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JustAWeeb's avatar
JustAWeeb
Aspirant
Aug 06, 2021

is there a way to install a different frimware on my modem?

i want to install a different firmware onto my modem i have one on my moden called openwrt is there one i can flash onto my modem cause right now my modem uses the stock firmware and my carrier tmobile is giving my plan unlimited lte hotspot data a plan thats now grandfathered i want to know if i can install a firmware that uses my plans unlimited data instead of my hotspot data

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru
    Aug 07, 2021
    JustAWeeb wrote:

    i want to install a different firmware onto my modem i have one on my moden called openwrt ....

    Ask the people who write this third party firmware.

     

    Netgear does not support moves like this which would invalidate your warranty.

     

     

    • JustAWeeb's avatar
      JustAWeeb
      Aspirant
      Aug 15, 2021

      i use this modem i want to be able to use my datas unlimited plan cause paying extra for hotspot is just bad

      • AyeAyeAye's avatar
        AyeAyeAye
        Apprentice
        Aug 17, 2021
        Netgear is propitiatory firmware.

        My M2 marketed by the network carrier made no mention of their version/firmware restrictions on the website or anywhere, I’ve been sold a dud Netgear M2 that won’t work well.

        I’ve bought a 5G Android for £150 off Amazon that works better even on LTE than M2. There are apps (pdanet) you can use on Android that ensures data comes out your general not Hotspot.

        EU net neutrality doesn’t allow a telco/net/carrier to do this now BUT the problem is if you highlight it to them they will force you off the grandad plan.

        So Android and off you go... heres how

        https://www.groovypost.com/howto/hide-data-usage-get-truly-unlimited-tethering-tmobile-one/