Hi Guy,
Well, that's easy for you to say that downloading is easy; try to download images for the NS5GT without support contract. I do have an account with Juniper and I couldn't even register my NS5...
I can understand that Juniper is trying to control access to the images; however, firmware should be available for the device for home users. Especially knowing the fact that some of the versions may be vulnerable to remote exploits. Alternatively making a security patch publicly available would also be nice.
I've been using this NS5GT at home for about 2 years now; Juniper was giving them away around that time for free through a promotion. A support contract is not an option for me; albeit admittedly, I don't really know the cost of it. It replaced my trusty DLink Wi-Fi broadband router that I currently use when I travel; I like to separate my laptop even from the hotel's network. I might just get another one for home; it's too much of hassle to update the image for the NS5.
In either case, I do thank you for your help.
Regards,
Pannonia