R7800 change region

[munkong]

Would like to know how to correct the region too.. Can post the details here?

 

[thiggins]

If the GUI doesn't allow region change, you can't legally change it. We don't allow helping with illegal hacks on SNBForums.

 

[munkong]

Oh.. okay

 

[cdysthe]

I'm just curious. Why would one want to change region, and why is it illegal?

 

[ColinTaylor]

Why would one want to change region,

Usually to get access to extra channels and/or increased transmitter power.

and why is it illegal?

Amongst other reasons, it is illegal to operate a radio transmitter on disallowed frequencies or at higher than permitted power.

 

[quadra2030]

It's probably an US model, which is locked (as required by FCC).. mine (EU model) allows region selection in Netgear GUI.. but previous comments about power/channels and legality still apply.

 

[munkong]

For me, I'm thinking of saving a little, and get a used one in US, for use back in my own country. A new one cost a lot back in my own country.

 

[avtella]

There is a telnet command that definately works to change region but as mentioned it would be illegal.

 

[quadra2030]

I didn't want to mention it here but google should help.. it's not permanently locked like on newer Broadcom routers..

 

[Voxel]

I'm just curious. Why would one want to change region, and why is it illegal?

IMO this policy is designed against of such stuffs:

For me, I'm thinking of saving a little, and get a used one in US, for use back in my own country. A new one cost a lot back in my own country.

Changing region is locked to disallow such "saving a little".

Voxel.