The Billion BIPAC-7300A/BIPAC-7300G Router Info Dump

Note that almost all of the information which applies to the BIPAC-7300A also applies to the the BIPAC-7300G. The only significant difference is that the BIPAC-7300G also has 802.11g wireless functionality.

Trev's SNMP Utility for the BIPAC-7300A and BIPAC-7300G ADSL routers

Features of v0.1.0.4 (20 February 2007)

• Note: Beta Windows Software. Caveat Utilitor!

• System details (including router description, uptime, CPU and memory utilisation, connection log, system log, security log);
• Quota monitor (allows for ISP definitions of megabyte/gigabyte, quota reset on specified day of each month);
• ADSL statistics (packets in/out, connection log, ADSL up/down line speed, Attenuation, SNR, Exchange distance), Computer, WAN & Router IP addresses;
• Interface status of your LAN and WAN interfaces;
• IP statistics, IP address table, IP routing table, IP net-to-media table;
• ICMP statistics;
• TCP statistics and TCP connection table;
• UDP statistics and UDP listener table;
• SNMP statistics;
• Debug: if you experience strange results, please email the debug logs to me - see "Help > About..." for email address;
• Runs as an animated tray icon in the task bar with colour-coded LEDs;
• Start minimised/normal, show/not in task bar when not minimised, single instance protection;
• Automatic transfer of router's system and security logs to disk;
• Check web for update feature in Help Menu.

SNMP firmware version notes

• There are known SNMP bugs in the current firmware (v1.33+) which have been reported to Billion and will hopefully be fixed before too long - most notably, the operational status of the WAN interface is reported as DOWN even when it's UP and UP when it's DOWN :-( The current version of the utility adjusts for this phenomenon. The firmware information provided by SNMP is supposed to include full hardware and software details – at present it simply reports “BiPAC 7300A”.

Screenshots, Downloads

• Screenshot of the current version.
• Download the current version. (NOTE: download accelerators are an abuse of my bandwidth and are therefore banned.)

Firmware version notes

These firmware version notes apply equally to both the BIPAC-7300A and the BIPAC-7300G (802.11g wireless) except that the BIPAC-7300A series does not include the additional wireless facility.

• Version 1.06, June 25, 2006
  • To come.

• Version 1.09-B007-b, ???, 2006
  • Newest DMT 3.5.12.4 is released to fix lost pixels when playing IPTV application.
  • New Ralink drivers 1.04 released to solve Intel 2200 BG IOT issue when AES security mode is used. And, 1.040b to solve short coverage issue.
  • If DDNS reboots then the change of DDNS will be an issue even the IP does not change. Fixed in this version, so that if the IP address does not change, then no DDNS update will be sent.
  • Fixed bug that IGMP snooping can not run on pure bridge mode.
  • Removed the Automatic AUTO PVC Scan when WAN protocol is fixed IP.
  • Fixed bug that Remote Web GUI access can not change port to 8080.
  • Fixed bug that hidden page "wireless_txpower.asp" did not work for Ralink model.
  • Fixed bug that enabling WDS did not work for some GUI languages.
  • Fixed IGMP SNOOPING bug when Ethernet cable connected to port#3 then changed to port #4. Then the packet to be sent to port #3 was not freed since it could not send to port #3.
  • Fixed IGMP SNPOOPING bug that made the STB unable to get the running firmware from ISP for VOD load Type 1 applications. Multicast packets would not include the IGMP packets.
  • Solved heavy traffic testing with 2000 torrents, SSH, FTP, TELNET which caused the router to reboot.
  • Patched DDNS ENOM bugs.
  • For fixed IP, the auto PVC Scan would not start. Fixed.
  • Fixed bug that, after user has changed the WAN configuration (Quick start or WAN config), then the auto scan would not take place after next reboot if configuration is saved to flash.
  • Using SMARTBIT to perform a L2 packet stress test (10Mb) would cause system crash, because the wireless driver did not release allocated resources.
  • Fixed bug that URL filter function for domain name did not work after save and reboot.
  • Solved problem where the router would run 7 days and lock up, because internal routing cache resources were used up.
  • Added G.lite, G.DMT, and T1.413 ADSL selection.
  • Added ADSL upstream/download Noise Margin/Attenuation display in WEB GUI ADSL page.
  • Now allow constraint IP subnet to access the remote management.
  • Added option 66 for BOOTP server IP option for DHCP Server function.

• Version 1.09-B008-b, ???, 2006
  • Solved problem where the router would run 7 days and lock up, because internal routing cache resources were used up.

• Version 1.09-B008-c, ???, 2006
  • Fixed: User may create other WAN bridge using PVC that has been used by other connection.
  • Fixed: VLAN control change WAN tagging from checked to unchecked caused bridge from LAN port to WAN connection stop working.
  • Fixed: LAN port4 did not work in VOD type 2 if the WAN ISP TYPE was changed to other protocol.

• Version 1.21-B001, ???, 2006
  • Support for one Ethernet port to be assigned to many VLAN groups and also the support WAN Tagging.

• Version 1.23-B002, ???, 2006
  • Fixed bug where remote management would not work if Virtual Server is configured.
  • Fixed bug where remote management would not work in bridge mode when static routing needed.
  • Added static routing support for bridge mode.
  • Support both (TCP/UDP) as protocol type for Virtual Server.
  • Release new Ralink Wireless AP drivers 1.0.4.0C to solve: (1) the IOT issue with Nintendo DS 1/2 Mbps; (2) the IOT issue with Mac ibook by sending AUTH_RSP with Status Code (fail reason code) to client (Macintosh) to reject it; (3) the IOT issue with Intel Mac Mini (35 meters, 3 walls); lowers the speed to maintain the connection when Airport extreme is in power saving mode.

• Version 1.24-RC5, June 25, 2006
  • Fixed bug where SIP ALG would not work if WAN IP is changed.
  • Release new Wireless AP drivers 1.0.7.0-1 to: 1) Add radio on/off function; 2) Fix PMK key cache timeout issue; 3) Replace verify_area with access_ok, beacuse verify_area is obsolote; 4) Fix WPAPSK TKIP Group Key 5.) Fix system crash while running ATE command(TXFRAME) twice; 6) Fix issue: sta can't connect after ifconfig ra0 down and ifconfig ra0 up; 7) Update for pass WMM certification; 8) Fix OPEN-WEP-802.1x-MD5 authentication fails issue; 9) Add WMM-APSD support [Valid on WmmCapable=1]; 10) Add proprietary DLS protocol [Valid on WmmCapable=1]; 11) Add ATE PER(packet error rate) display per second; 12) Support RTL865x Tx Fast Path; 13) Fix ATE TxPower issue; 14) Fix Macintosh issue; 15) Fix Two Antenna average RSSI issue; 16) Support for Japan filter; 17) Fix bug: When NoForwarding is used in WDS mode, the WDS packets will be discarded; 18) Implement auto select channel for A band.
  • Patch to solve the Apple Macintosh WPA2 wireless link issue.
  • Standardized the WAN protocol display between web pages home.asp and quick.asp.
  • Fix the bugs for web page vlan_port.asp display when wireless is not available. The configuration of the wireless port in this page is disabled. Also, fixed the WAN tagging misalignment problems for the same page display.
  • Fixed the wireless MAC filtering issue for all drops.
  • WDS is only used when wireless security is disabled or using WEP. WDS configuration is disabled when WPA and WPA2 is chosen.
  • Added DMT 3.5.18.0 to support Annex B and UR2.
  • Added support Telnet configuration for Enable/Disable options.
  • Added RTS Telnet commands to support autolink and RTS on/off controls.
  • Support PC LAN remote wakeup by adding Static ARP function.
  • Add support for SSO if default protocol is PPPoA. Also, increase the retry for autoscan to 3 times for SSO process, as some ISP have slow response for PPP requests.

• Version 1.25-RC1, ???, 2006
  • Fixed the SIP ALG IOT issue with Cisco ATA..
  • Released new Wireless AP drivers 1.0.7.0-2 for tuning the wireless performance.
  • Solved issue where DHCP offer (ACK) messages from DHCP server could not be sent through some wireless APs.
  • Solved issue where DHCP messages from DHCP server could not get through some LAN switches.
  • Enabled hardware watchdog for protection.

• Version 1.25, ???, 2006
  • Renamed 1.25-RC1 to 1.25 for formal release.

• Version 1.26, August 9, 2006
  • Fixed bug where 1.25 firmware can not pass www.GRC.com port scan test. This bug was introduced by the SIP ALG fix in 1.25-RC1.
  • Added allowance for spaces and special characters in wireless SSID.
  • Added allowance for "-" in DHCP server hostname field.

• Version 1.28-B001, ???, 2006
  • The error message is will only show if the IP mapping to MAC address is set out of bound of the given range in dhcp_server.asp.
  • MTU size change to 1472 in PPPoA and PPPoE encapsulation.
  • After DDNS start , if system get error time , it will show error message in system log.
  • Release DMT 3.5.18.0 for AnnexA (solve various CO chipset issues).
  • Added ATM of QoS function and parameter in pure bridge encapsulation.
  • Added Dynamic DNS Server www.dy.fi.

• Version 1.29-RC1, August 28, 2006
  • Unknown.

• Version 1.29-RC3, September 6, 2006
  • Unknown.

• Version 1.29-RC4, September 19, 2006
  • Adjust TCP connection count to fix P2P applications (Azureus and uTorrent) issue.
  • Packet Filter modifications: 1) Application type 'User Defined' move the last rotation; 2) Display application type last selected; 3) All application type's reverse direction function enable [Trev].
  • Fixed HTTP Server Port 80 firewall preset does not work [Trev].
  • Fixed if logging is enabled for HTTP server in packet filtering, only remote IP port 80 to local IPs high numbered ports info is logged (ie incoming packets) [Trev].
  • Change the seclog and syslog auto refreshing timer to 60 seconds and enlarge the viewable size [Trev].
  • A new warning message is now added to the page above the table to notify users that IP addresses need to be set within the IP range in dhcp_server.asp.
  • Fixed if MTU is 1472 , the alert email do not work [Trev].
  • Change Dynamic DNS Server's URL from www.zonnedit.com to dynamic.zoneedit.com.
  • Added ic.asp to do internal control: 1) Display IP , UDP , TCP connections status; 2) Provide a Timeout value for established TCP non-well-known port connections; 3) Provide a flag to ignore WLAN interrupt when ADSL handshaking (Ralink AP only).
  • Added application type SSH Server ( port 22 ) in Packet Filter [Trev].
  • Noise Margin options test Lab 18 and Others added below selection in iptv.asp

• Version 1.29, September 21, 2006
  • Renamed 1.29-RC4 to 1.29 for formal release.

• Version 1.30-f, September 28, 2006
  • To come.

• Version 1.33, 2007
  • To come.

• Version 1.35, 2007
  • To come.

Firware upgrade information

Free firmware upgrades are available for download from Billion's Australian web site.

Beware: there are different firmware files available for each of the BIPAC-7300A and BIPAC-7300G ADSL routers. Download the correct version for your router!

Warning: Upgrading your firmware not without risk and is not for the faint of heart - there is a chance that you may render your router inoperable and you may have to return it to Billion for repair. Techno-geeks and mad hobbyists who like to live dangerously regularly ignore such warnings :-)

Tip: Always reset the 7300 to factory defaults when you have upgraded the firmware. In the web interface, Config -> System -> Restart Router, check the checkbox for reset to factory defaults and press the Restart Router button. This syncs the stored config info (by replacing it with the new default data) with the new information model of the new firmware. Not doing this after a firmware upgrade often causes strange behaviour which is difficult to troubleshoot.

Configuration info

• To come.

Firewall information

• To come.

Command Line Interface (CLI) information

• To come.

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