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Just something to think about.  I have gotten a StarHub Hubstation which is a Thomson DCI6000.  It would be cool to see some hack, firmware, documentation out there.  So, if anyone have any information, drop a comment.

The Problem: I have been quite a fan of Mac. The problem is that SingNet provides a 2Wire ADSL Modem + Wireless router which is not compatible from the box with Mac.

The Solution: The 2Wire HomePortal 2700HG is set to use 64-bits WEP encryption. However, Mac OS X only supports 40-bits or 128-bits WEP. So, the only way is to set the 2Wire HomePortal 2700HG to 128-bits WEP. Here’s the steps:

1. Connect the machine using ethernet cable to the 2Wire (or use any existing connected computer).
2. Go to http://homeportal/xslt?PAGE=C05 or http://192.168.1.254/xslt?PAGE=C05
3. Skip Network name
4. You can set either SSID broadcast ON or OFF
5. Under Wireless Security, make sure that the box is ticked
6. Authentication: Set to WEP-SHARED
7. Use customized WEP key (encryption key) with 26 numbers (for 128-bits) (I suggest you use the original WEP key 2 times + 6 first digit as in the 2Wire box information provided in SingTel’s site, for the rest of the world using 2Wire, just use any 26 numbers)
8. Leave the rest of settings as default, click Save to update your current setting.
9. Now go to your Mac, airport and connect to your 2Wire and surf!!

** You may always want to make sure that Airport is your prioritized connectivity as shown in Apple’s KB.