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[kitz]

>> Cue *internet black hole smiley*

Yep you got it

>> The wording of the email suggests that it's a bit of a quick fix and that they are looking towards a longer term solution from Thomson.

Lets hope so

[jid]

O2 have info on it here:-
http://service.o2.co.uk/IQ/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE/,/?New,KB=Companion,question=ref%28user%29:str%28Broadband%29,CASE=12648

I guess the username is still SuperUser is it for o2 routers?

[orainsear]

Those instructions are for logging in as Administrator, not SuperUser.  Bearing in mind that the SuperUser account password is the same for all O2 routers unless changed, does that mean that a security hole still exists?

[jid]

So when I need to change settings, IE WiFi name which one would I use?

[orainsear]

So when I need to change settings, IE WiFi name which one would I use?

I'm not completely familiar with the O2 setup, but I'd have thought Administrator should allow you to do all the things that you need to manage your network.  SuperUser will probably open up a few more technical options.

[chainbeltmadras]

Those instructions are for logging in as Administrator, not SuperUser.  Bearing in mind that the SuperUser account password is the same for all O2 routers unless changed, does that mean that a security hole still exists?

I put this to o2 and this was their response.

Any software security system can be cracked. There are many password cracks posted on the internet for many makes of routers.  Please remember
the liklihood of this happening to you is still very small.  The most common thing to happen is people using your broadband service, but if you
have wireless encyption this will prevent that.

Ensure your firewall is on your router and that its on your computer too.  Update anti-spyware and anti-virus.  If you have changed the password
on your router and use wireless encryption this is good enough.  Having many layers is the key to good internet security, these consist of

1. XP or Vista password
2. Router password
3. router hardware firewall
4. wireless encryption
5. PC software firewall
6. PC anti-spyware
7. PC anti-virus
8. Internet explorer phishing filter

Remember the most common criminal activity is phishing emails and most hackers tend to target organisations and not individuals.

Hope this addresses some of your concerns.

[chainbeltmadras]