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dj_b_00
Apr 16th, 2007, 07:26 PM
Rogers cable came to my house today and updated some of my cable wiring outside. On the outside of my house there is now a small grey box that the cable wire comes in and splits into my tv's and internet. Now lets just say for the sake of discussion, how would someone (of course a rogers licensed employee) go about opening this box?
Paolo
Apr 16th, 2007, 07:36 PM
The rogers employee or the third party contractor who is LICENCED by rogeres but does not have to work for rogers, is given tools by his employer that enables them access to this equiptment. Warning, if you try to open this, you could be in big trouble. Plus, nothing you do in there will benefit you.
kingfencer
Apr 16th, 2007, 07:39 PM
yeah, it clearly says on the box its illegal to open the box. since the dawn of cable, people have been trying to steal it. You could find tools on ebay.
Paolo
Apr 17th, 2007, 08:36 AM
but why bother? theres nothing you can do in there that would benefit you anyways.

Your Digital Set-Top box now dictates your cable tier, where as before, they would need to filter your cable, they would do it in the box or at the street tap. all you will find inside there is a spliter for internt on one leg and cable on the other leg.
billdozer
Apr 17th, 2007, 09:10 AM
Way to mask your real intentions of opening the box yourself illegally by suggesting this topic "out of curiosity"
robattoronto
Apr 17th, 2007, 11:00 AM
Yep, its not legal to open the case. But if ever had to use a tool. Its called a gilbert terminating tool. GTT7. And I wouldn't quite say that its of no benefit. The filter which blocks off the tiers of the first 70-80 channels sits right in the box.

The rogers employee or the third party contractor who is LICENCED by rogeres but does not have to work for rogers, is given tools by his employer that enables them access to this equiptment. Warning, if you try to open this, you could be in big trouble. Plus, nothing you do in there will benefit you.
Kasakato
Apr 17th, 2007, 11:30 AM
So where do you need the help? Reported.
cwb27
Apr 17th, 2007, 11:37 AM
The box is property of the cable company, not you, even though it is attached to your house.

Don't mess with it unless you want to get yourself into a world of legal problems. It clearly says on the box not to screw around with it, take the hint and move on.
dj_b_00
Apr 17th, 2007, 05:53 PM
Who ever said I wanted to get into the box. I made this thread for discussion purposes only as I may soon be applying for a job with Rogers. And thanks robattoronto.
MrDisco
Apr 17th, 2007, 05:57 PM
Who ever said I wanted to get into the box. I made this thread for discussion purposes only as I may soon be applying for a job with Rogers.

you need instructions on how to use a bolt-head screwdriver-like tool? :confused: :confused: :confused: Isn't that what the training manual is for?
Nikita
Apr 17th, 2007, 05:58 PM
I assume they show you how to do that as an employee, don't they?
Nikita
Apr 17th, 2007, 05:59 PM
So where do you need the help? Reported.

Why reported Kas? Am I missing something?
Acuratl
Apr 17th, 2007, 06:09 PM
ahem, the tool is found on ebay, and removing the filter will get you all premium channels.....
eelfliw
Apr 17th, 2007, 06:14 PM
You had your chance but you blew it.

When the cable guy came to install the filter to block off meTV, you could have invited him in for a beer, could have slipped him a $20 and he could have forgotten to install the filter.
Paolo
Apr 17th, 2007, 06:31 PM
ahem, the tool is found on ebay, and removing the filter will get you all premium channels.....

Premium channels are now controlled by the Head end and are authorized on your digital box without the need to remove/install a filter. Besides, if you think your going to outsmart rogers and remove the filter, then be warned, my friend tried and rogers came and re-installed the filter on top of the utility pole that could only be reached with their cherry picker. Tough break
Kasakato
Apr 17th, 2007, 07:00 PM
Why reported Kas? Am I missing something?

Opening the cable box is illegal. Discussion about how to open one is closely related. Its like asking how to use bit torrent to download a movie.
dj_b_00
Apr 17th, 2007, 07:51 PM
So where do you need the help? Reported.

I have one word and one word only. Lets let him guess this one guys.

Clues:
1. The word starts with S
2. The word rhymes with itch.
Kasakato
Apr 17th, 2007, 08:04 PM
I have one word and one word only. Lets let him guess this one guys.

Clues:
1. The word starts with S
2. The word rhymes with itch.

There is no need to make it personal. You know you asked to do something illegal, and got caught while doing so. Whats worse is you tried to cover it up, but failed horribly.
cwb27
Apr 17th, 2007, 08:07 PM
Who ever said I wanted to get into the box. I made this thread for discussion purposes only as I may soon be applying for a job with Rogers. And thanks robattoronto.

Uh huh right.. Because they don't need train their employees at all..

Try again?
Nikita
Apr 18th, 2007, 02:56 PM
Opening the cable box is illegal. Discussion about how to open one is closely related. Its like asking how to use bit torrent to download a movie.


Ahhh...I see, thanks. For those of you calling Kas a snitch, she only reported the post to RFD, she's not reporting the OP to the cops or the cable company....just in case you didn't catch that.
solidxxx
Apr 21st, 2007, 01:42 AM
Rogers cable came to my house today and updated some of my cable wiring outside. On the outside of my house there is now a small grey box that the cable wire comes in and splits into my tv's and internet. Now lets just say for the sake of discussion, how would someone (of course a rogers licensed employee) go about opening this box?

Ok well for the "sake of discussion", why dont you ask rogers how to open the box instead of strangers on a deals board? if JUST for the SAKE OF DISCUSSION and not anything illegal. Are you that scared or a complete idiot? And studying to be a rogers employee, in due time son they will teach you, your life long dream that you had since you were a kid of becoming the cabel guy will soon come true, dont jump the gun. I'm sick of people who have to resort to stealing because they didnt want to get an education and a better job. We all started from the same place, if you want more money, make a committment and get an education, its as simple as that.
dj_b_00
Apr 21st, 2007, 05:23 PM
Ok well for the "sake of discussion", why dont you ask rogers how to open the box instead of strangers on a deals board? if JUST for the SAKE OF DISCUSSION and not anything illegal. Are you that scared or a complete idiot? And studying to be a rogers employee, in due time son they will teach you, your life long dream that you had since you were a kid of becoming the cabel guy will soon come true, dont jump the gun. I'm sick of people who have to resort to stealing because they didnt want to get an education and a better job. We all started from the same place, if you want more money, make a committment and get an education, its as simple as that.

Thanks for your insight and wisdom. I'm sure your a scholar. By the way what does the xxx in your name mean? Your dream to get into the adult film business? Douche bag.
Kasakato
Apr 21st, 2007, 05:44 PM
Thanks for your insight and wisdom. I'm sure your a scholar. By the way what does the xxx in your name mean? Your dream to get into the adult film business? Douche bag.

Two attacks in one thread? Asking about how to do something illegal? You should be baned.