Thomson tg585 v7 update firmware

Thomson TGv7 firmware upgrade. Thomson TGv7 firmware upgrade If you have a Thomson TGv7 used on O2 and thus with the O2 firmware you might like to replace this firmware with something more flexible and powerful.

Please note the Thomson tool includes a copy of the original O2 firmware and one for the Bethere firmware. Decide which firmware profile you would like to use. Bizmate Little IT Tricks. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.

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These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Things to consider Before starting, make sure the router is powered up and connected to your computer using the provided ethernet cable connected to the first port on the back of the router.

Windows 8 users - sorry no update tool is currently available for this operating system. However some users report the Windows 7 version works in Windows 7 compatibility mode. Note : These update tools can also be used to update the firmware on the TGn.

Establish which router model you have If your router was dispatched after 18th October then you are likely to have a v8. If your router was dispatched prior to this then you're likely to have a v7.

There are some discernible differences between the two units making it pretty simple to establish which model you have. You could check the model number on the base of the router: There are also aesthetic and design differences between the two units. The v8 has no ethernet LED's on the back, the power switch has been realigned to make it more accessible, and there are air vents down the side of the unit: The Thomson firmware builds linked at the top of this article are not cross-device compatible i.

Re-flashing the firmware Navigate to the firmware flashing utility you saved to your computer earlier and double-click the setup. Choose 'English' as the preferred language and click 'OK'. You should be presented with the following splash screen. Click 'Upgrade your Thomson Gateway'. On the following screen, click 'Next'. If you're prompted to login then enter the router administration username and password again. Wait for the program to finish checking your router and then click 'Next'.

On the next page you'll be prompted for the firmware image you're wanting to use. Click 'Have Disk' then 'Browse' and navigate to the firmware image you should have saved to your hard drive earlier.

Highlight the firmware image by single-clicking it and click 'Next'. Now sit back and wait whilst the new firmware is installed.

Remember not to turn your router or computer off whilst this is taking place. Once complete, click the 'Finish' button. If you ever reset the router to factory defaults you will need to know what this username and password are else you may be unable to access the router configuration pages. The default username for the version 7 firmware is 'Administrator' and the password field should be left blank.

The default username for the version 8 firmware is 'admin' and the password is the serial number from the bottom of the router without the 'SN:' prefix and the two characters in brackets at the end.