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kornnutcase · 05-12-08, 02:52 PM

Hello I am very tempted to flash a modem but how easy is it for Virgin to detect it and fine you? is there a for dummies guide that explains everything?

Thank you

doublej · 05-12-08, 03:01 PM

May try this over the weekend. I have a cable modem at home. How can I tell if its an ambit 250/255?

waqasahmed · 05-12-08, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by benyboybob

Yes no soldering required, providing you set it up via flashing the firmware and configuring it you will get the 20mb service. The Ambit 250 Is not capable of 50mbps and yes the hacks will work with vista, the only issue you might face is if you are using a serial to USB adaptor as these have known issues with Vista.

Hopes this helps!

If I get an Ambit 255, will I be able to set up an ethernet connection instead of a USB connection(I do have a modern-ish (2006) motherboard) and make it work for Vista?

EDIT: What modem is capable of 50MBPS or is it just a matter of flashing the Ambit 255 when a new firmware is released?

waqasahmed · 05-12-08, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benyboybob

Yes no soldering required, providing you set it up via flashing the firmware and configuring it you will get the 20mb service. The Ambit 250 Is not capable of 50mbps and yes the hacks will work with vista, the only issue you might face is if you are using a serial to USB adaptor as these have known issues with Vista.

Hopes this helps!

If I get an Ambit 255, will I be able to set up an ethernet connection instead of a USB connection(I do have a modern-ish (2006) motherboard) and make it work for Vista?

Quote:

May try this over the weekend. I have a cable modem at home. How can I tell if its an ambit 250/255?

I think the 255 doesn't have a USB connection

benyboybob · 06-12-08, 12:47 AM

Ethernet means there is no compatibility issues as there are no drivers required so it could be used on any operating system etc. Unlike USB which requires drivers for each different platform, also USB has a slower data rate than Ethernet so you would be potentially slowing down your connection.

You will find with most motherboards made that they have Ethernet onboard, even the older ones. Plus back when they didn’t come on the mobo; manufactures always stuck in an Ethernet card.

The Ambit 250/255 is not capable of a 50mb connection, plus 50mb wont be available till next year so we will just have to wait and see what the modders come up with.

The only thing you may run into problems with while using Vista (besides the entire OS itself lol :P) is if you are using a serial to USB adaptor to flash the modem as many people have reported issues while using these devices in Vista. However in terms of usability there will be no issues.

The 250 has a USB and Ethernet however the 255 (as stated) only has an Ethernet connection.

I hope this cleared things up!

waqasahmed · 06-12-08, 10:35 AM

So in other words, I could use an ethernet connection to flash the ambit modem regardless if it is 250/255?

doublej · 06-12-08, 11:53 AM

I Can't find the tftp ip for my area. (Cambridge) Any idea where to look ? thanks

05-12-08, 02:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
kornnutcase Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Easiest way to hack cable modem? Hello I am very tempted to flash a modem but how easy is it for Virgin to detect it and fine you? is there a for dummies guide that explains everything? Thank you

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doublej Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Easiest way to hack cable modem? May try this over the weekend. I have a cable modem at home. How can I tell if its an ambit 250/255? Last edited by doublej; 05-12-08 at 03:05 PM.

06-12-08, 12:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
benyboybob Tech Geek Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 163 Thanks: 4 Thanked 31 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Easiest way to hack cable modem? Ethernet means there is no compatibility issues as there are no drivers required so it could be used on any operating system etc. Unlike USB which requires drivers for each different platform, also USB has a slower data rate than Ethernet so you would be potentially slowing down your connection. You will find with most motherboards made that they have Ethernet onboard, even the older ones. Plus back when they didn’t come on the mobo; manufactures always stuck in an Ethernet card. The Ambit 250/255 is not capable of a 50mb connection, plus 50mb wont be available till next year so we will just have to wait and see what the modders come up with. The only thing you may run into problems with while using Vista (besides the entire OS itself lol :P) is if you are using a serial to USB adaptor to flash the modem as many people have reported issues while using these devices in Vista. However in terms of usability there will be no issues. The 250 has a USB and Ethernet however the 255 (as stated) only has an Ethernet connection. I hope this cleared things up! __________________ If my advice has helped please click the thank you button Last edited by benyboybob; 06-12-08 at 01:42 AM. Reason: Put 20 when I meant 50

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waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,510 Thanks: 2,373 Thanked 935 Times in 690 Posts	Re: Easiest way to hack cable modem? So in other words, I could use an ethernet connection to flash the ambit modem regardless if it is 250/255?

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doublej Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Easiest way to hack cable modem? I Can't find the tftp ip for my area. (Cambridge) Any idea where to look ? thanks

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