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dazzlet · 12-01-10, 08:19 PM

i have been looking at and reading loads about modding the webstar 2100 cable modem and i think i know exactly how to do it and everything ,

my question is what does it actually do does it uncap the speed or the download limit?
or what

also is the max 232 board / chip the same chip as a jtag for the starview box?

thanks

BL4K3Y · 12-01-10, 08:20 PM

Modifying the modem allows you to get a faster internet connection..... for free! No, the MAX232 is something totally different mate, you will find some on eBay

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dazzlet · 12-01-10, 08:29 PM

i have searched on ebay and seen the max232 but also i have seen something called jtag for modifying webstar cable modem will this do the same thing as the max232 board?
item number on ebay is 220535992748

thanks

BL4K3Y · 12-01-10, 08:40 PM

The Blackcat (the JTag you mentioned) is for the Webstar 4200 and upwards I think mate.

dazzlet · 12-01-10, 08:45 PM

so i should just stick to the max 232 board then mate?
also will i have to change the mac addy or can i still use the one my modem was originally given for it to work with the boosted speed?

BL4K3Y · 12-01-10, 09:04 PM

Yes, you will need a new MAC address if you wish to get online after it has been modded. There are many tutorials and guides around to help you, just do some searching

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Nuttyprof · 12-01-10, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazzlet

i have searched on ebay and seen the max232 but also i have seen something called jtag for modifying webstar cable modem will this do the same thing as the max232 board?
item number on ebay is 220535992748

thanks

You can flash your prefered firmware to the modem with this Jtag but it is very slow and in my experience prone to errors,so is best saved for just flashing a bootloader to bricked modems.
The max232 is your best bet for webby 2100's IMO.

Prof

fnr3master · 12-01-10, 10:21 PM

i jtag them myself, but as a newbie i think you will be better off the max232 method cos if u jtag it u will need to solder a pin header onto it.

but look at ur modem 1st cos ive noticed on some of the newer 2100's where the max232 plugs in, it has been removed and just had the holes filled in just like the jtag slot

dazzlet · 14-01-10, 01:50 PM

how do i get another mac addy to be able to make it connect at fast speed?
cant i use the current one i have now?

12-01-10, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
dazzlet Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	quick question cable modem modding i have been looking at and reading loads about modding the webstar 2100 cable modem and i think i know exactly how to do it and everything , my question is what does it actually do does it uncap the speed or the download limit? or what also is the max 232 board / chip the same chip as a jtag for the starview box? thanks

12-01-10, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: quick question cable modem modding Modifying the modem allows you to get a faster internet connection..... for free! No, the MAX232 is something totally different mate, you will find some on eBay .

12-01-10, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
dazzlet Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: quick question cable modem modding i have searched on ebay and seen the max232 but also i have seen something called jtag for modifying webstar cable modem will this do the same thing as the max232 board? item number on ebay is 220535992748 thanks

12-01-10, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: quick question cable modem modding The Blackcat (the JTag you mentioned) is for the Webstar 4200 and upwards I think mate.

12-01-10, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
dazzlet Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: quick question cable modem modding so i should just stick to the max 232 board then mate? also will i have to change the mac addy or can i still use the one my modem was originally given for it to work with the boosted speed?

12-01-10, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: quick question cable modem modding Yes, you will need a new MAC address if you wish to get online after it has been modded. There are many tutorials and guides around to help you, just do some searching .

12-01-10, 10:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
fnr3master TRAIN HARD, FIGHT EASY Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 876 Thanks: 228 Thanked 200 Times in 177 Posts	Re: quick question cable modem modding i jtag them myself, but as a newbie i think you will be better off the max232 method cos if u jtag it u will need to solder a pin header onto it. but look at ur modem 1st cos ive noticed on some of the newer 2100's where the max232 plugs in, it has been removed and just had the holes filled in just like the jtag slot

14-01-10, 01:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
dazzlet Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: quick question cable modem modding how do i get another mac addy to be able to make it connect at fast speed? cant i use the current one i have now?

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