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Stuart

26-03-2009 20:48

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 34762955)

What's puzzling me now is if it's encrypted then how does the modem decipher it and let us read it unencrypted? :)

Think about this for a second. Why would they bother encrypting a config if the modem could not decrypt it? The modem would not know what speed to set the limit to.

The fact the modem is displaying the wrong info just means that there is a bug in the display routine.

Peter_

26-03-2009 20:51

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

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Originally Posted by Stuart C (Post 34763004)

Absolutely spot on.http://smileyshut.com/smileys/new/fr...s-9[1].gif

Sirius

26-03-2009 20:56

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

A little bird has also told me that some are having a bit of a hard time since last night :LOL:

BenMcr

26-03-2009 20:57

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

Oooh really? Are we allowed to discuss hackers having problems? Please say yes lol

Turkey Machine

26-03-2009 21:00

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

Mine's still registered as having connected with a DOCSIS 1.0 file.

Are they rolling out 1.1 area by area then? If so, ABOUT BLOODY TIME!!!! :D

piggy

26-03-2009 21:00

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

having read this thread my conclusion is some people like to moan, and when they have nothing to moan about they moan about that aswell.

get a grip people!!

Sirius

26-03-2009 21:03

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

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Originally Posted by piggy (Post 34763020)

having read this thread my conclusion is some people like to moan, and when they have nothing to moan about they moan about that aswell.

get a grip people!!

:LOL:

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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 34763016)

Oooh really? Are we allowed to discuss hackers having problems? Please say yes lol

A wee snippit

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i know at least 20 people in sunderland area whos modems are keep going on and off anybody any ideas whats happening???????????????????????????????????? all random modems 250,255,and 256

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Gary L

26-03-2009 21:16

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 34762962)

edit no i cannot see the speed now. Just rebooted his modem and it now does not show his speed:shocked:

This will drive a few more calls into tech support

He can always call in and ask support what his speed is now :)

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Originally Posted by Stuart C (Post 34763004)

Think about this for a second. Why would they bother encrypting a config if the modem could not decrypt it? The modem would not know what speed to set the limit to.

Explained nice and simple. for simple people like me :)

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Originally Posted by piggy (Post 34763020)

having read this thread my conclusion is some people like to moan, and when they have nothing to moan about they moan about that aswell.

get a grip people!!

Agreed :tu:

Peter_

26-03-2009 21:22

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 34763027)

He can always call in and ask support what his speed is now :)
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You would be surprised how many people do just that considering they are paying for a product and they have no idea what it is or actually does.

Gary L

26-03-2009 21:25

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

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Originally Posted by Moldova (Post 34763034)

You would be surprised how many people do just that considering they are paying for a product and they have no idea what it is or actually does.

I know. and they get STMd for not just ignoring it, but trying to find out what it does! :LOL:

Peter_

26-03-2009 21:29

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 34763037)

I know. and they get STMd for not just ignoring it, but trying to find out what it does! :LOL:

Most people who call in are not STMed as we check that as part of our diagnostics and many never have been STMed as they do not download heavily or do it outside of the STM times.

Joxer

26-03-2009 21:38

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

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Most people who call in are not STMed as we check that as part of our diagnostics and many never have been STMed as they do not download heavily or do it outside of the STM times.

Agreed, and those that are are often unwittingly running P2P (iPlayer or 4OD for instance) or have spyware/viruses or have a hijacked wireless network.

Sirius

26-03-2009 21:39

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

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Originally Posted by Joxer (Post 34763061)

or have spyware/viruses or have a hijacked wireless network.

Then they need to fix that, They cannot blame Virgin for there own pc problems

Gary L

26-03-2009 21:42

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

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Originally Posted by Moldova (Post 34763045)

Most people who call in are not STMed as we check that as part of our diagnostics and many never have been STMed as they do not download heavily or do it outside of the STM times.

Ok, and they get threatened with STM for not just ignoring it, but trying to find out what it does. I should have said.

Peter_

26-03-2009 21:44

Re: Modem config files encrypted.

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Originally Posted by Joxer (Post 34763061)

Agreed, and those that are are often unwittingly running P2P (iPlayer or 4OD for instance) or have spyware/viruses or have a hijacked wireless network.

Or have over 4000 listening TCPs in netstat -an after a supposedly clean re install and no connection:D

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