Telkom 5100DSL router

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Trent242

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Has anyone had experience with this router ? Good or bad ? Genuine opinions would be appreciated. ( We all know Telkom is evil, so don't start of with ' its a Telkom product, so it sux ' or whatever )
 
I tried to trouble shoot one for a friend. As I understand it (and from the way it looks) I think it's actually a rebranded Billion, but with Telkom specific firmware which removes some of the functionality. Technically the modem should be fine, (I run a Billion 7202G and it's great) but the Telkom interface is not great. I couldn't find the link up/down speeds for example, or run any of the diagnostics.

If you're considering it, I rather suggest you buy a Billion 5102 off the shelf.
 
the 5100 is nice!!! - its very very easy to setup!

u access the router via 10.0.0.2
username:admin
password:admin

go to wizard setup > mode:routing > encapulation: PPPOE > Multiplex: LLC
VPI: 8 VCI 35 > Username: ***** password ***** > auto ip address >
nailed up connection > sua only > then u just save....

u then do th diagnostic test...4 out of 5 will password, loopback will fail

once that has done that - u should be all good
 
photonman said:
the 5100 is nice!!! - its very very easy to setup!

u access the router via 10.0.0.2
username:admin
password:admin

go to wizard setup > mode:routing > encapulation: PPPOE > Multiplex: LLC
VPI: 8 VCI 35 > Username: ***** password ***** > auto ip address >
nailed up connection > sua only > then u just save....

u then do th diagnostic test...4 out of 5 will password, loopback will fail

once that has done that - u should be all good
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would you type in www.whatismyip.com and a number will appear there. Something like 165.165.*.* just let me know what that number is ;)

On a serious note, if you set your router to handel the PPPoE connection and even if you don't change your routers user name and password as a priority. Account hacking is soooo easy and especially as many people do not change these default settings!
 
James said:
would you type in www.whatismyip.com and a number will appear there. Something like 165.165.*.* just let me know what that number is ;)

On a serious note, if you set your router to handel the PPPoE connection and even if you don't change your routers user name and password as a priority. Account hacking is soooo easy and especially as many people do not change these default settings!
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sure..im is 127.0.0.1 :p

u can hack into my loopback address!
 
I guess for a non-technical person the Telkom option is desirable, because you have them to act as your support, although you'll get charged for it. as I said the physical device should be pretty good.
 
photonman said:
sure..im is 127.0.0.1 :p
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OMW.... Nooob, I am a 1337 haxor. I have hacked your PC via the IP address you gave me. Man I can't believe you game me your IP.... I am going through your hard drive as we speak.

*types format c: and press's enter"

Ahaha another successful hax by James....

*James is not seen online for a few days*
 
James said:
OMW.... Nooob, I am a 1337 haxor. I have hacked your PC via the IP address you gave me. Man I can't believe you game me your IP.... I am going through your hard drive as we speak.

*types format c: and press's enter"

Ahaha another successful hax by James....

*James is not seen online for a few days*
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lies!!
 
I've had the Marconi 4-Port Router. I had a hard time understanding how to configure it, and when I eventually got it working - it died on me a couple of weeks later. It was faulty!

Then, I got the Telkom (Billion) ADSL 5100 Router. It works great in my opinion! And it's easy to use! I'm happy with my ADSL 5100 Router.
 
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