SpeedStream Speedstream 6520 , upgrade firmware

[zillah]

I have got Speedstream 6520 modem, I tried to update firmware from the link below:

http://bigpond.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/bigpond.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_page=1%C2%AD&p_faqid=12383#2

I follow the instructions, not thing happened, software utility stays sitting there for ages to initialize.

I tried to upgrade from two different PCs, using two different cables, and two different router's ports.

I downloaded software on two different PCs to eliminate the possibility that the firmware might have corrupted.

Any advise where might the problem ?

[Ol'Tunzafun]

If you are not in Australia, you should avoid BigPond firmware.

[zillah]

If you are not in Australia, you should avoid BigPond firmware.


I see, but why ? Is there any other update for this type of router ?

[BipolarBill]

Why are you updating it? Is there a problem?

[zillah]

Why are you updating it? Is there a problem?

No there is, just to do normal upgrade.

[BipolarBill]

What?

[Ol'Tunzafun]

I see, but why ? Is there any other update for this type of router ?
It might be OK or it might be bad and irreversible. I know that Siemens customizes firmware for various service providers, making some of them non-transferrable to other providers, so, it would be necessary to find an unlocked version, possibly like that suggested in this thread.
http://www.sems.org/entry.asp?ENTRY_ID=242
It is also common to see warnings with firmware downloads that it is not compatible with non-North American devices.
So, if you are not doing it to address a particular problem then you might leave well enough alone.