WiFi R205

[Watugi]

Hi All

I've just got one of these devices as I work on a ship and I'm away for long periods and it allows me to keep in touch with the family.

It works really well. However one massive disappointment is the fact that if you press the power button twice the unit displays the SSID and the passcode !!!!!

Needless to say, people have been helping themselves to my wifi connection.

It seems the only way to stop them doing this is to use MAC selective connection - that way only devices I authorise will be allowed to connect. However I've tried several times to add my laptop and my phone, but the software just says "loading" but nothing happens and the screen just starts back where it started.

Is this a known fault ?

I go away again on Wednesday and really want this resolved before I go so that my data doesnt get eaten up by unwelcome guests !!!

Graham

[fredclappen]

Hi Simon.

I live in South Africa and we are using the same R205 Vodafone branded.

My firmware is also the 3.8 version with the same issue.

I would like to get the version 4 update too to rectify the problem.

Regards

[Retired-Dave]

Hi fredclappen,

Are you using a Vodafone UK R205 or a Vodacom ZA one?

Although we're both part of the Vodafone group, we're separate companies so the firmware will not necessarily be the same. 

If it is a South African R205, you'd need to contact them regarding this. Their website is here.

Dave

[Bysimba]

I need to update my r205 to were i can find de update

Edit: I forgot to say my device have v3.8

thanks

[Retired-Simon]

Hi Bysimba

Thanks for your post. The firmware update isn't available online and we'll need to send this to you manually.

I've sent a private message so that we can send this over to you. You can find your PM inbox here. If you can't access this link, please ensure that the box next to "Turn on private messages" is ticked on this page, and let us know if you need any further assistance.

Thanks

Simon

[Thoor36]

Hi Simon, could you send me firmware for R205 as i have same prob.

Thank you and have a nice day

[Thoor36]

Ok guy, I found firmware for Vodafone R205, here is the link http://downloads.vodafone.co.nz/R205-firmware-V5.0.zip

Cheers

[Retired-Dave]

Hi Thoor36,

Glad you found that. Let us know if it helps!

Dave

[sethoo]

Hi, I've downloaded the attached link but when  I run the set up file the process is in not in English and also after the license agreement the next buttom is inactive so I cant go forward from then.

Could it mean my device is UK and I'v downloaded ZA one? Whatever the case help me out. I need the update badly.

(Removed according to House Rules)

SETH

[martinrm]

Hi, I too need the version 4 update if you can send the link to me please.

Thanks in advance

Martin

[Retired-PaulE]

Hi martinrm, 

Click here to get in touch with the team and we'll get it sent to you

Paul