Modifying the SB5101 with the Blackcat USBJTAG - Cable Modem Modification Tutorials - Theoryshare - T

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This tutorial details the process of modifying a Motorola SB5101 cable modem with the Blackcat
USBJTAG.

Whats Required:

Blackcat USBJTAG Programmer - Available Here

SB5101 (BCM3349) Firmware Image (Haxorware used in this tutorial)

Blackcat USB Software Package - Available in the Downloads section of the site

Step 1. Install Blackcat USB Drivers on your system.

From the downloads section of the site download the latest Blackcat USB package, and install
the drivers for the Blackcat USB after being prompted to do so by Windows. If you are given
warnings about the driver being unsigned install the device driver anyway.

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Windows Vista Users: You must complete step 1a

Windows 2000/XP Users: Proceed to step 2

Step 1a. For those using Windows Vista the firmware on your Blackcat USB board must be
updated, using the AVR software in the blackcat package.

To perform this upgrade follow the instructions in the UpgradeReadme located in the BCUSB
Update folder of the Blackcat USB Software Package.

Step 2. Connect the Blackcat USB programmer to your Motorola SB5101.

Connect your Blackcat USB Programmer to your Motorola SB5101 as shown in the picture
below, then connect your Motorola SB5101 to AC Power.

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