On 19/02/2021 12:00, oshug-request(a)oshug.org wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> NOS is a provider here in portugal.
>
> They own the boxes you get when you have a 4G access with them.
>
> My contract is over. But I still have the hardware for the moment.
>
> I just got a concurrent prepaid 4G SIM. I tried to access the web
> interface on the LAN and it asked to insert a SIM.
>
> The box is Huawei hardware. (locked with NOS settings)
>
> When I tried the new SIM, I almost bricked/locked it but didn't.
>
> I could use that box a moment and give it back to them after their shop
> re-opens (locked-down !)
>
> Can I safelly install openWRT on it without damaging the hardware ? is
> it safe legally ?
If the hardware is owned by them and they are waiting to receive it back
from you it sounds like it might not be great legally.
--
Stuart Clark