unable to press p but dont have alex config

[daftdom]

Hi Guys,

Can anyone help. I can log into my 250 via the web page with:

Login: Infinite
Password: SetValue

but I am unable to telnet into the router. I think, i may have changed the password and cant remember it! Doh!

So I thought I would go into the terminal and change it. So I logged in and typed the commands:

cd \cm_hal
scan_stop

but it wont work. So I tried a "p" on boot but that doesnt work either
OH NO!!

So I thought I have the "alex" firmware but it doesnt mention it.
Have I received a updated firmware? It looks very old to me? See below

Thanks,
Dom

FROM TERMINAL
============
Broadcom BootLoader Version: 2.1.6d release Gnu
Build Date: Dec 7 2004
Build Time: 09:10:44

Image 1 Program Header:
Signature: 3349
Control: 0005
Major Rev: 0003
Minor Rev: 0000
Build Time: 2005/2/23 05:03:29 Z
File Length: 868364 bytes
Load Address: 80010000
Filename: ecram_sto.bin
HCS: 9ee2
CRC: 7499e8bb


HCS failed on Image 2 Program Header


Enter '1', '2', or 'p' within 2 seconds or take default...
. .
Performing CRC on Image 1...
Detected LZMA compressed image... decompressing...
Target Address: 0x80010000
.............
Decompressed length: 3407960

Executing Image 1...


eCos - hal_diag_init
Init device '/dev/BrcmTelnetIoDriver'
Init device '/dev/ttydiag'
Init tty channel: 8033c1b0
Init device '/dev/tty0'
Init tty channel: 8033c1d0
Init device '/dev/haldiag'
HAL/diag SERIAL init
Init device '/dev/ser0'
BCM 33XX SERIAL init - dev: fffe0300.2
Set output buffer - buf: 8036e7e8 len: 2048
Set input buffer - buf: 8036efe8 len: 2048
BCM 33XX SERIAL config

Reading Permanent settings from non-vol...
Checksum for permanent settings: 0x8e51062e

*
*
* One or more of the settings groups was missing, possibly as a result of a code upgrade.
*
*
Settings were read and verified.


Reading Dynamic settings from non-vol...
Checksum for dynamic settings: 0x29a771b8
Settings were read and verified.

Creating SNMP agent cablemodem agent

If you pressed the 's' key before this point, we will skip driver initialization...

vvv Interface creation and driver startup beginning vvv

-> Begin DOCSIS CM WAN interface
Creating HAL object for the DOCSIS CableModem interface
Registering DOCSIS CableModem driver
-> End DOCSIS CM WAN interface

-> Begin Ethernet LAN interfaces
Creating HAL object for the Ethernet interface
Registering Ethernet driver
-> End Ethernet LAN interfaces

-> Begin USB LAN interface
Creating HAL object for the USB interface
Registering USB driver
-> End USB LAN interface

-> Begin IP Stack interfaces
-> Starting V2 DHCP Client subsystem...
Creating HAL object for IP Stack1 (MAC Addr=xxxxxxxxxxx)
Registering IP Stack1 driver

Creating HAL object for IP Stack2 (MAC Addr=xxxxxxxxxxx)
Registering IP Stack2 driver

IP Stack3 not enabled or failed to create and start interface; no other stacks will be loaded.
-> End IP Stack interfaces

^^^ Interface creation and driver startup complete ^^^

Propane version: 2.0.1 (28 Oct 2002)
T-LinuxAgent:AgentInitSnmp
LX- Now in AgentStartSnmp()
LX-AgentStartSnmp:
DON'T think we need to go here - so don't:::: init_mib !!!!
WARNING: netsnmp_brcm_create_tstring called with no address!


NOT Calling VacmTest for debug users
NOT STARTING THE LOCAL snmp thread!! - must be using the v2
LX- Now in AgentStartSnmp() - finished
Creating SNMP agent CPE diag agent
LX- Now in AgentStartSnmp()
LX- Now in AgentStartSnmp() - finished


Broadcom Corporation Reference Design

+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | _/_/ _/_/_/_/ _/_/
| | _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ Broadband
| | _/ _/ _/ _/
| | _/_/ _/_/_/ _/ Foundation
| | _/ _/ _/ _/
| | _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ Classes
| | _/_/_/ _/ _/_/
| |
| | Copyright (c) 1999 - 2004 Broadcom Corporation
| |
| | Revision: 5.01.01.000_004(III) RELEASE
| |
| | Features: Console TelnetConsole Nonvol Slim HeapManager SNMP Networking
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | Standard Embedded Target Support for BFC
| |
| | Copyright (c) 2003-2004 Broadcom Corporation
| |
| | Revision: 3.0.1 RELEASE
| |
| | Features: PID=0x3349 Bootloader-Rev=2.1.6d
| | Features: Bootloader-Compression-Support=0x19
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | eCos BFC Application Layer
| |
| | Copyright (c) 1999 - 2004 Broadcom Corporation
| |
| | Revision: 3.0.2 RELEASE
| |
| | Features: eCos Console Cmds, (no Idle Loop Profiler)
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | _/_/ _/ _/
| | _/ _/ _/_/ _/_/ DOCSIS Cable Modem
| | _/ _/ _/ _/
| | _/ _/ _/
| | _/ _/ _/ CableLabs Certified
| | _/ _/ _/ _/ tComLabs Certified
| | _/_/ _/ _/
| |
| | Copyright (c) 1999 - 2004 Broadcom Corporation
| |
| | Revision: 5.01.01.000_004(III) RELEASE
| |
| | Features: AckCel(tm) DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0 Propane(tm) CM SNMP w/Factory MIB
| | Features: Support CM Vendor Extension
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | Broadcom Data-Only CM Vendor Extension
| |
| | Copyright (c) 1999 - 2004 Broadcom Corporation
| |
| | Revision: 3.0.2 RELEASE
| |
| | Features: DHCP Server HTTP Server OSS2-N-03025 Visualization LED
| | Features: Controller Reset/Standby Switch Support
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | Build Date: Feb 23 2005
| | Build Time: 13:01:33
| | Built By:
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+


Running the system...

VScanning DS Channel at 586750000 Hz...
endor CM Event Log initializing with stored events.

Type 'help' or '?' for a list of commands...

 

[zerofool2005]

I dont think you will be able to press P. wasnt that only for the factory firmware?

 

[daftdom]

Hi zerofool2005,

Thanks for the reply
I thought you could press p for infinate too.


Thanks,
Dom

 

[daftdom]

Looks like I have the same firmware as poolfan.
https://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/index.php?threads/163222/

Having a read through the posts now

 

[ukbob]

you can press 'p' on the infinite firmware, that's how you are able to re-flash them.
That's not taken the update by the looks of it.
You're not hooked up to a router are you?,if so try it without router...

 

[daftdom]

Hi ukbob,

Thought it would take the "p".
poolfan seems to have had the same problem as me.

Might send him a PM and see if he solved the problem.


Thanks,
Dom

 

[english]

if u installed infinite stealth u wont have the proper bootloader m8

 

[daftdom]

Thanks english,

Does that mean that I cant press the "p" option?


Thanks,
Dom

 

[gentlex]

So I thought I would go into the terminal and change it. So I logged in and typed the commands
cd \cm_hal
scan_stop

but it wont work. So I tried a "p" on boot but that doesnt work either
OH NO!!!

if ur seeing this Enter '1', '2', or 'p' within 2 seconds or take default... then the problem is with ur max232...the rx and tx could be tthe wrong way round or is not making good contact on the pinout on the modem!!! also check the keyboard and make sure its not number locked and is functioning properly
. .

 

[bezatfal]

Im having the same problem as well. Its driving me nuts. The enter 1 2 or p prompt comes up as well but it wont let me select it. I changed the echo thingy and p appears now but it doesnt make any difference. I followed the cable on the haynes manual and it works ok- just no access to the menu.

Please help

 

[english]

i have the solution

are you lads struggling using a new motherboard with serial port? try going into my comp.properties and changing the bits per second etc. mine was set to 9600 by default instead of 115200, works now

 

[bezatfal]

done that- same.

 

[Al-z]

If its infinite stealth then as mentioned your bootloader does not have the P option.

However I saw in your screen dump that the P option WAS there. That leads me to beleive thet max isnt working right.

And when I say that I mean anything from your com port right down to the connections on modem, check and check again. I had a 250 that messed me about for ages and one day it popped for me

I was about to describe wiring but Ive confused myself, but I dunno if it SHOULD matter but I ended up using ground nearest the LEDs

 

[chronoman]

hi
i had same problem a while back and it was one of the setting in tut was wrong.
i will try and find but once i changed all was sweet.
maybe someone will know what i am refering to with this ?

 

[chronoman]

hi
found problem with me (thanks to gentlex)

make sure u set the flow control to none and not harware in hyperterminal

Bits per second: 115200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None

hope this helps
cheers chronoman

 

[Al-z]

Yeh can confirm that, there are some other tuts out there that tell you to use "none" as well, it was only when I used that it worked no problem