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Huawei DG8245V-10 Router/Gateway DSL Configuration Fix (Without Flash)

Overview

This tutorial walks you through the safe modification of your Huawei DG8245V-10 router configuration (config.xml) to:

These changes enhance privacy and stability by:

Tested and working on Huawei DG8245V-10 – Region MA


Step-by-Step Configuration Guide

Step 1: Export the Router Configuration File (config.xml)

  1. Connect to your router interface:

    • Open your browser and navigate to http://192.168.1.1
  2. Login with your admin username and password
  3. Keep the admin dashboard open, then open a new tab and go to:

    • http://192.168.1.1/html/ssmp/cfgfile/cfgfile.asp
  4. Enable hidden elements using your browser’s Developer Console:

    $('[style="display:none"]').removeAttr('style');
    
  5. Click the download button to save the config.xml file to your computer.

Step 2: Disable TR-069 Remote Management

TR-069 is used by ISPs to remotely control your router. Disabling it gives you full privacy.

Modify the following in config.xml:


Step 3: Disable VOIP Services

If you’re not using VOIP, disabling it improves DSL performance and prevents VOIP reconfiguration by your ISP.

In the config.xml, make the following changes:

Result: No more VOIP interference, and router won’t attempt VOIP registration.


Step 4: Import the Edited Configuration File

Go to http://192.168.1.1/html/ssmp/cfgfile/cfgfile.asp in your browser, upload your edited config.xml file, and click “Update Configuration File” to save the changes.


Technical Notes


Reverting the Changes

If you ever need to go back:

  1. Simply reset the router using the physical RESET button.
  2. This will restore factory settings, including TR-069 and VOIP features.

Summary

Feature Before After
TR-069 Remote Management Enabled Disabled
VOIP Functionality Active Disabled
ISP Access Full Blocked
DSL Internet ✅ Working ✅ Working

With these modifications, your Huawei DG8245V-10 router is now secure, stable, and under your full controlno flashing required.