mazilo
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January 16th, @09:11PM
| SPA2K/PAP2 firmwares for unlocking a PAP2
I have seen lots of NEWBIES who keep asking this kind of question: Where can I download these SPA2K/PAP2 firmwares and the SPATools.zip?. When I see post like that, it indicates to me those NEWBIES did not even bother to read the posts on this thread. I said this because these two firmwares are well mentioned in some of the posts on the thread. Anyway, if you don't read the thread, that is your business, but don't complain if you encounter the problems that have the solutions found on the thread.
That said, here is all you need to do to unlock your PAP2:
1. Download a copy of SPA2K v3.1.5 firmware, or any version below v3.1.5.
2. Download a copy of Linksys PAP2 firmware, i.e. PAP2-bin-03-01-06-LS.bin or an older firmware will also do (PLEASE AVOID USING PAP2-bin-03-01-07-LSd.bin FIRMWARE UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING). If the link does not work, use Google to find out where to download this firmware.
3. Read this post and use the SPATools.zip to mod the above two firmwares.
4. Then, use the modded firmwares to flash your PAP2 to get it unlocked.
5. With your PAP2 unit unlocked, you can automatically retrieve/decypher a copy of Vonage XML provision file for your PAP2 from a Vonage TFTP server using this VuckFonage utility along with your PAP2 MAC address and GPP_K values (found under Provisioning TAB). Then, you can edit/configure the plain-text XML provision file and have it automatically provisioned through your own TFTP (HTTP/HTTPS) server as shown Here.
6. Last but not least, once you have your PAP2 unlocked, please pin your unlocked PAP2 on the Frappr map for unlocked PAP2s. We sure would like to see this Frappr map for unlocked PAP2s gets filled to show our appreciation to Mr. Wafro and others for making this Linksys/Vonage PAP2 unlocking possible.
Please take the necessary precaution steps to read and be sure to completely understand the procedure. Also, don't forget to save a copy of the GPP_K values (your PAP2 factory default encryption key), otherwise you will be a sorry a$$. Yes, it did happen to so many PAP2 owners already and you will be the next victim if you don't heed the advice to save a copy of this key.
Good luck.
Mod note: Added links at OP's request. |
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Sukru Bey
join:2005-09-17
Toronto, ON | Good work Mazilo...
Now, whoever asks for the files, we can simply link them here.
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SUKRU BEY, a Linksys PAP2 user |
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mazilo
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| reply to mazilo
Once you have your PAP2 unlocked, be sure to pin your unlocked PAP2 on the Frappr map for unlocked PAP2s. That way, we all can show to Linksys/Vonage how many units they have lost ...  ;) |
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Grateful_Guy
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Thank you very much!!!
Following the trail of your and other posts I was successfully able to unlock my Vonage PAP2 and upgrade the FW. I was a customer of Vonage, but after about 6 months I wanted to change to BroadVoice so that I could make cheaper calls to Japan --my wife calls very often. I bought an SPA-3000 and then was left with an extra PAP2 until today.
I can not say anything bad about Vonage quality level or customer service. It came purely down to cost for over seas calls.
Thank you again you were are very big help to me and I am sure others!!
Regards,
Grateful_Guy |
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mazilo
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I am glad to hear you have gotten your PAP2 unlocked. Please take some necessary precautions to save the GPP_K values, your PAP2 factory default encryption key. Also, don't forget to register/pin your unlocked PAP2 @Frappr map for unlocked PAP2s. |
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nunya
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So far I've just purchased unlocked units. My interest is peaked. Tell me, at what point do you b/u your "GPP_K values", and how is this done?
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rizzo2dial
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join:2004-08-05 | You should b/u your GPP_K key and Primary Provisioning File as soon as you unlock your adapter. An easy way to accomplish both tasks is w/ VuckFonage.
Rizzo |
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gatzdon
join:2002-10-25
Lake Zurich, IL | reply to mazilo
I say edit the OP to include the VuckFonage link, lock this thread, the put it as a sticky at the top of the VOIP forum. |
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mazilo
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I tried, but my OP seemed to have been locked and there is no way I can edit it. I sure would like to add the VuckFonage as well as telling people to pin their unlocked PAP2 to the Frappr map for unlocked PAP2s. |
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gatzdon
join:2002-10-25
Lake Zurich, IL
| PM one of the mods, they can either unlock it for you, or they can actually update it for you. For some reason, you only have a few hours to edit a post after you post it.
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mazilo
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Lilburn, GA | reply to mazilo
I already did PM to the mod about 30 minutes ago and am waiting for the answer. Thanks for the pointer. |
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DSLrgm
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Oak Park, MI
| reply to mazilo
I spent all day friday and time over the weekend, working on piecing together the disparate pieces presented in all the messages here about unlocking a PAP2.
Hi, been a while since I have been at this site....
There are a number of confusing references, at least to me, and I will present what I did. First off, the PAP2 that I got on ebay for $30 + $6shipping was at ver 2.0.12ls
from:
»Re: [PAP2] Unlocking Guide - revised
I got spatools.zip
From the top of this thread I got the 2 firmware files I would need.
Now I used the DOS commands as in »Re: [PAP2] Unlocking Guide - revised,
changing the source file names that I downloaded, but not the destination file names.
Then I finally figured out the step 4 of above to go to the beginning of thread »[PAP2] Unlocking Guide and follow the steps there, using my IP addresses and the files I created from the 2 DOS commands (not those in the instructions):
"http://169.254.184.31/upgrade?tftp://169.254.184.30/pap2unl.bin"
"http://169.254.184.31/upgrade?tftp://169.254.184.30/PAP2-fixed.bin"
Oh, how did I set up my isoloated net? My notebook has a wireless and wired connection. I used a crossover cable to connect the PAP2 to my notebook. Waited for zeroconf to supply an IP address to the notebook (running XP). Used IVR to set an address in the same subnet (after turning DHCP off), I did not have to change anything else (mask, gateway, etc.).
For my TFTP server, I have one that I got from 3COM long ago to apply router firmware updates: »support.3com.com/software/utilit···_bit.htm
So now it looks like I have an unlocked PAP2 at firmware 3.1.5LS.
Now it is time to add my MAC address to the list of unlocked PAP2s!!!
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mazilo
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| said by DSLrgm  :So now it looks like I have an unlocked PAP2 at firmware 3.1.5LS. Excellent. Please be sure to save a copy of the factory default GPP_K values from your PAP2. Item #5 on OP calls for using the VuckFonage utility to download and decrypt a copy of the XML file for your PAP2. This requires the original/factory default GPP_K values found on your PAP2. The item also goes to provide the link to guide you on how to provision your own PAP2 based on this decrypted XML file.
Last but not least, don't forget to register your unlocked PAP2 @Frappr MAP for unlock PAP2. |
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DSLrgm
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| said by mazilo :Excellent. Please be sure to save a copy of the factory default GPP_K values from your PAP2. Item #5 on OP calls for using the VuckFonage utility to download and decrypt a copy of the XML file for your PAP2. This requires the original/factory default GPP_K values found on your PAP2. The item also goes to provide the link to guide you on how to provision your own PAP2 based on this decrypted XML file. I got my GPP_K value saved.
But, I want to be able to upload my current setup? It seems from pap2boy's instructions (that I think I got wrong that first time and will have to try again) that the only option is download.
I have xmlmind to edit my xml settings file. You should get it. Free for the basic program and that is REALLY good. We use it with a plugin to write IETF internet drafts.
Last but not least, don't forget to register your unlocked PAP2 @Frappr MAP for unlock PAP2.
But this requires me to create an id on frappr, it seems. For what? |
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mazilo
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| said by DSLrgm :I have xmlmind to edit my xml settings file. You should get it. Free for the basic program and that is REALLY good. We use it with a plugin to write IETF internet drafts. An awesome contribution and the free/standard XMLMind for windows package can be downloaded from here.
But this requires me to create an id on frappr, it seems. For what? Just to show our appreciation to Wafro who found this PAP2 hack and provided the SPATools, let alone to show Linksys/Vonage how much revenue they have lost to unlocked PAP2. |
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vmm2004
join:2005-03-16
Sunnyvale, CA
| reply to mazilo
I just bought Linksys PAP2 from Local retailer. It is fresh out of box.
I connected it over my home LAN. I can see it on the network(I can ping it) but I can not connect to webserver on it.
So I am stuck in step I.
Can someone help ?
Thanks in advance. |
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DSLrgm
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| said by vmm2004 :I just bought Linksys PAP2 from Local retailer. It is fresh out of box. I connected it over my home LAN. I can see it on the network(I can ping it) but I can not connect to webserver on it. So I am stuck in step I. Can someone help ? Thanks in advance. You connect a phone and use the IRV to get things set up first. Do a reset to factory defaults, set a static IP address with NO gateway address, THEN connect it to your network.
At this point you should be able to web into it. But you have get those files onto your PC and run a TFTP server to do the unlocking.
I think somewhere we need a big banner:
DO NOT CONNECT YOUR NEW PAP2 TO A **LIVE** Internet connection until..... |
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emuman100
join:2006-01-14
Pittston, PA
| What is the linux solution for SPAtools?
So, for me to load sipura firmware onto my PAP2 with 3.1.6 firmware on it i need to convert from the linksys kind to the sipura kind with this util? Then when I turn off provisioning and grab my GPP_K value, I then get the linksys formware, say 3.1.6 and convert it to sipura format and I do the upgrade? The purpose of this tool isn't very clear on what exactly it does. When I go to load spa2000-03-01-05.bin to my PAP2 it won't do it, so I imagine this is were SPAtools come in.
Thanks.
Jonathan |
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mazilo
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| said by emuman100 :What is the linux solution for SPAtools? What did you mean? |
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emuman100
join:2006-01-14
Pittston, PA
| reply to mazilo
mazilo,
After using SPAtools, I know exactly what it does. It's a great tool. My main system was debian linux, which was why I asked if there was a linux version.
It turns out that my debian system was too slow and it couldn't serve the file fast enough to the PAP2. I used SPAtools on my windows system as well as installed a tftp server.
And vonage apparently does allow user firmware upgrades with older versions of firmware. I had 3.1.9LSc, but I called vonage and told them I wanted 3.1.6. I lied about a problem, blaming the new firmware. They actually did downgrade my firmware with no problems. Once I set a user password and used a working TFTP server I had unlocked the adapter and decrypted my xml file, took the settings from the xml file and entered them in manually. Works great. All it took was to call vonage and ask them to downgrade to 3.1.6. Woohoo!
Jonathan |
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