Yeah, a representative from ATT enterprise accounts visited my parents this morning, ostensibly to check the install, but my dad says the guy ran his checks, and then duly noted the MAC, IP address, and admin access code for the RG located in their house. Backdoor or not, someone at ATT is keeping track of this info.Guest wrote:Yes, they wanted the access code and MAC address. I thought it was strange, too. Although you can change the access code, you can reset it by using the embedded access code in firmware shown on the sticker (through the I forgot the password link). I guess AT&T needs that to get into the gateway although I would presume they should have access since I can't imagine these routers not having TR-069 (and their extensions) even if it's not shown in the web page we have access to. Unless AT&T manages the devices through http and a list from an Excel spreadsheet...rtrinh wrote:During the last part of the installation my install the technician runs a speedtest and records the IP address. He makes a call with I believe ATT enterprise and answers some questions. The tech is asked some questions that seems normal like if the old Sonic/POTS line is disconnected or not, then starts to ask for the speedtest results, IP address, if the wifi is on and one thing that surprised me is the guy on the other end wants the access code to the modem.
Did anyone else hear this?
Stuff like that just makes me realize it really is important to set up your own router and VPN solution of some kind if you truly want to have some degree of confidence that your home resources are secured from the outside world.
