rmation about firmware for Huawei HG8245Q router
rmation about firmware for Huawei HG8245Q router
I own several Huawei HG8245Q routers from my ISP, equipped with custom firmware restricting their capabilities. I've searched online without success and am seeking a source for such firmware updates.
which devices come with tailored software restricting capabilities.
What functionalities are you aiming to unlock...?
Regarding the gadget, my investigation indicates it is specifically designed for your service provider, meaning only they can provide firmware updates, let alone custom ones.
Further reading:
https://forum.huawei.com/enterprise.../6...0999110657
It is quite typical for any device with a modem, whether optical or otherwise. In this scenario, even if you purchase a cable modem or router with an integrated modem, you won’t have the option to update its software. This situation is unrelated to the router itself or its features. The ISP aims to maintain a stable network and prevent conflicts among devices sharing the same connection. Only the cable provider can update the router’s firmware, which is why separate modems and routers are often recommended. This explains why some users face difficulties with Huawei products—many features remain restricted due to licensing restrictions. Access to third-party firmware usually requires navigating paid forums, depending on the hardware used. There are numerous Wi-Fi chipsets that haven’t disclosed enough information for software compatibility. Consequently, even top-tier devices may lose functionality over time, making it hard to use optical ports properly.
Skip third-party firmware for any ONT router. Unfamiliar with such options from well-known DDWRT, OpenWRT, or TomatoUSB firmwares.
The safest choice is to operate the ONT router in bridge mode and connect your own router.
I have a few Huawei HG8245Q routers at home...
Are you sure your ISP won’t want them back? If you’re asked to return the devices and fail to do so within a certain timeframe, your ISP might charge you for them.
The ISP probably doesn’t mind the firmware, but they could be concerned about retrieving the physical routers.
Keep an eye on your ISP bill—you might face charges related to this.
Just a reminder to keep in mind...
Thank you for your message. The routers are mine to keep. In Saudi Arabia, ISPs don't return devices after a contract ends, especially when you accumulate many of them if you relocate. This leads in my view to a significant amount of electronic waste.
My goal was to repurpose them as network extenders at home for security cameras, not the modem part.
I'm uncertain about the features I'll miss during setup, which is why I decided to update the firmware before starting. I think I'll just have to test it and see how it goes.
You are allowed to utilize additional HG8245Q units as APs, provided there are no LAN IP conflicts. Simply connect the units to your primary router using Ethernet cables and turn off the DHCP server.
What distances are you dealing with?
Appropriate Ethernet cables should be effective up to 100 meters without requiring extension.
The cables must be Cat 5e, round, pure copper, UTP 22-24 AWG. (Avoid aluminum or copper-clad aluminum.)
I recommend concentrating on getting the first camera operational and using that as a reference for the others.
Add the extra cameras gradually, checking each one before moving on to the next. This approach simplifies troubleshooting by changing only one component at a time.
Draw a layout plan that includes all cameras, routers acting as APs if needed, and install the cameras sequentially according to your design.
Maintain a systematic and organized installation process.
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So basically, I need to connect everything together. I'm not on site for another month or so, but I can test the network beforehand. The coverage should cover an area of 15m by 30m with multiple brick walls from the main spot. I think having around three APs would be ideal. Since the cameras use 2.4GHz, it might work well to get strong signals. If that doesn't work, I can go wired instead.
You are not likely to get that to work. You are talking about using a repeater not a AP. Pretty much any router can be made into a AP even ones with locked software from a ISP. To function as a repeater the device must have a special software feature. This is a very common feature on routers end users buy from a store. Since these devices will never be used as a repeater by the ISP it is highly likely that feature does not exist in the firmware they are using.
Key here is a repeater is not some magic box. It does not go in the remote room where you get poor signal. It must be placed where it gets good singals from the main router and can still transmit the signal to the remote room. Very much trial and error for placement.
I still suspect that you have no option but to run ethernet wires at least part way to the remote room.
Do not use that flat cable. They might claim it is ethernet cables but the wires are much to thin to meet the certification requirements for ethernet.