HH5 - FixMajorUpgrade ?

I noticed at around 0:35am this morning the HH5 was doing all kinds of CWMP commands and downloaded something called FixMajorUpgrade it seemed to be in some kinda compressed state using .tar or .gz not fully sure.

I just wondered if anyone else got it, and if so what it was?

Type A or Type B?

What version is it? Mine is now version v0.07.03.0814-BT on BT Home Hub 5 (Type B) since 16/11/14

In reply to a post by alwall:

What version is it? Mine is now version v0.07.03.0814-BT on BT Home Hub 5 (Type B) since 16/11/14

It doesn't seem to have changed the firmware:

3. Firmware version: Software version 4.7.5.1.83.8.173.1.6 (Type A) Last updated 28/05/14

In reply to a post by BatBoy:

Type A or Type B?

Type A

I heard mention of a wireless fix being due. Maybe this is it.

There is a new firmware for Type A being trialed... possibly being rolled out.

BT Home Hub 5 (Type A) | Software version 4.7.5.1.83.8.204 | Last updated 10/11/14

also had it a few days back
hh4(Type A) Last updated 02/05/14
(259367.210000) CWMP: Download file, FileType=4, FileName=4A-​FixMajorUpgrade-​4.1.tar.gz.aes.rsa.signed, Username=, CommandKey=1823152378

Edited by AkAnic (Wed 26-Nov-14 23:56:35)

Anyone confirm this is to fix a wireless issue, as I ended up turning off the wifi on mine due to slow speeds.

Not got the update yet. I'm still showing Software version 4.7.5.1.83.8.173.1.6 | Last updated 17/05/14

Anyone update?

Looks like my HH5 has downloaded it today:
(432044.730000) CWMP: session completed successfully
13:33:11, 20 Dec. (432044.490000) CWMP: Download file, FileType=4, FileName=5A-​FixMajorUpgrade-​4.1.tar.gz.aes.rsa.signed, Username=, CommandKey=1865468806

So I can expect a reset tonight?

Does it fix wifi on the HH5 (Which is shocking).

No update on my type 'A'

I've just got infinity on the HH5 and regardless of channel my Samsung tv can't stay connected to wifi so Netflix or catch up is unusable. Our iPads won't stay connected either yet our apple airport is fine on the same channels and frequencies.

Is this because the HH5 has serious wifi issues mentioned earlier in this thread?

try giving the 2.4 and 5GHz networks different names. (ssid's)
sometimes works even when there is no apparent logical reason to.

I tried this but no luck unfortunately

I turned off all smart features on the HH and tried all main 2.4ghz channels. I do believe the iPads connection issue is an apple problem but they work great with my other routers

Is the TV getting an IP address assigned?
Can you then ping that IP on the internal network from say you PC?

On the router there's the UPnP setting in the Advanced > Firewall screen, is this turned ON? Without this the router won't open ports etc automatically for devices which the TV might need. Instead you'd have to do them manually.

My HH5 (Type A) has no problems with my Samsung smart TV. It will connect on both 2.4 and 5Ghz.

In reply to a post by oldskool:

I've just got infinity on the HH5 and regardless of channel my Samsung tv can't stay connected to wifi so Netflix or catch up is unusable. Our iPads won't stay connected either yet our apple airport is fine on the same channels and frequencies.

Is this because the HH5 has serious wifi issues mentioned earlier in this thread?

I resorted to using BT powerline adaptors for my TV connection and have had no problems since doing this.

The powerline adaptors do need re-synching every couple of months though.