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Thomson TG787v
Please note: At the time of this comment, dec 2013, there is NO available OpenWrt download for this device.
Locked device is a ISP=KPN firmware 8.6.L.1 device, with no USB function, and is being tested to be re-flashed with OpenWrt.
Branded and nonbranded
These devices are availabe as branded (“crippled” from local ISP) and nonbranded (Thomson firmware updates can be applied).
Supported Versions
| Version/Model | Launch Date | S/N | OpenWrt Version Supported | Model Specific Notes |
|---|
NOT SUPPORTED YET
OEM source code available at (1 download / day): http://download.modem-help.co.uk/mfcs-A/Alcatel/Modems/TG787v/v1/
SPECS: http://www.modem-help.co.uk/Alcatel/TG787v-11g-Wireless-VoIP-Residential-Gateway.html
Hardware Highlights
| CPU | Ram | Flash | Network | USB | Serial | JTag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCM63xx | 64MiB | 16 + 64MB | DSL + 4x100Mbps | Yes | TTL | No |
With TTL, you have to open the device and use TTL-serial device (3.3V) to access RS232 interface.
Info
| Architecture | MIPS32 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Thomson / KPN |
| bootloader | CFE |
| System-On-Chip | BCM6358 picture |
| CPU/Speed | BMIPS4350 V1.0 / 300 Mhz |
| Flash-Chip | S29GL128P90TFCR2 picture |
| Flash size | 16 MB |
| RAM-Chip | HY5DU121622DTP picture 512Mb DDR400 SDRAM (32M x 16, 200MHz@CL3) |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Wireless | BCM4318 picture |
| Wireless amplifier | SiGe2521A60 2.4ghz 802.11b/g |
| Ethernet | 4 x 100Mbps |
| Internet | ADSL2+ / VoIP FXS51BM1-00-A1-LB1-L FXS50IF1-02-A1-GE1-L |
| USB | Yes 2 x 2.0 |
| Serial | Yes, internal TTL serial port 3,3v see picture below. |
| JTAG | No |
Comment: Serial port at 3,3V available as per picture below.
Comment: (from pdf info:) The SE2521A60 is a complete 802.11 b/g WLAN RF front-end module providing all the functionality of the power amplifier, power detector, T/R switch, diversity switch and associated matching. The SE2521A60 provides a complete 2.4 GHz WLAN RF solution from the output of the transceiver to the antennas in an ultra compact form factor. (Danitool)
And there is 1 chip with heatsink, see board picture, which probably is a BCM53xx family chip.
Serial
→ port.serial general information about the serial port, serial port cable, etc.
How to connect to the Serial Port of this specific device:
Photo of PCB with markings
Buttons
→ hardware.button on howto use and configure the hardware button(s).
| BUTTON | Event | Location | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | on / off | back | |
| Front | open Wifi | front | (1 press/1 min, to add a device) |
| Reset | (pinswitch) | back |
Opening the case
Note: This will void your warranty!
- To remove the cover remove the 4 Philips screws at the bottom.
carefully open chassis from back to front, at the sides (use credit card, or nails).
Photos
Model Number:
Photo of PCB:
- Probably BCM53xx family chip.
Photo of back of the casing:
LEDs:
