Don't do this

DrJohnZoidberg

DrJohnZoidberg

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Just bought a "new" router from a local PC shop. Thought it was strange when I saw that somebody had written stuff in the manual, but didn't really care too much as I just want to get my internet back up. Funny thing is they left their ISP login details still saved and when I connected everything I automatically connected to some random guys telkom account.

This is really funny. And really please people, if you return something RESET the device to factory settings :D

EDIT: Looks like he left his wireless settings in also. Wireless settings:

Password: 12345678

I lol'd.
 
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Funny, except if you paid for a new router. Then take that **** back.

After having copied down the ISP login details of course :D
 
lol fail

however how would you copy down the ADSL login details as the password is just ******** etc :p
 
don't most routers have a backup config file function? I know netgear does and I've changed
routers 3 times with same config file.
 
Deep78 said:
don't most routers have a backup config file function? I know netgear does and I've changed
routers 3 times with same config file.
Click to expand...

My D-Link backs up its settings to a file that opens in notepad. Password is there.
 
with the firefox/chrome just change the password field to a normal textbox... and you have te password :D

but dont do that, it would be stealing :wink:

note: this is just a method, I am not saying you must do it, and I will not be held responsible for any actions taken against you :P
 
Likely the router could have been broken/have no power and the person returned it for a warranty.
 
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