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Downsides of the open-source modem firmware?
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10-20-2022, 12:17 PM
(10-18-2022, 09:26 AM)alpineduck Wrote: Are there any downsides of using it instead of the original firmware?

I'm no expert, but I remember reading that using the free firmware would probably be illegal in most countries. Something about being able to change your hardware identification.
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RE: Downsides of the open-source modem firmware? - by CharlieGordon - 10-20-2022, 12:17 PM

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