Have you ever felt like your internet service provider (ISP) was taking over your life? Well, that’s exactly how I felt when Mediacom decided to hijack my router. And let me tell you, it was quite the adventure trying to regain control. But fear not, my friends, because I’m here to share my juiciest secrets with you on how to tackle this predicament.
The Faulty Router
For the first week after installation, Mediacom insisted that my router was faulty. But deep down, I knew better. I confidently declined their rental fee cable modem offer and continued to use my own router. And guess what? It worked like a charm. I didn’t encounter any issues accessing the router at 192.168.0.1 manually.
The Mysterious Disappearance
Everything seemed fine until Mediacom attempted to provision the setup remotely. That’s when my router got stuck on downloading the provisioning file. To make matters worse, the customer service call center suddenly couldn’t see my router on their end. It was like my router had vanished into thin air.
Political Double Speak
As I reached out to customer service for answers, I was met with the all-too-familiar political double speak. They dodged my questions and provided no real solutions. And when I pressed for answers, they simply deflected me to contact the router manufacturer. I could smell the B.S. from a mile away.
A Glimmer of Hope
Just when I thought all hope was lost, a miracle happened. I finally got through to someone who could see my modem. With a flick of their wrist, they turned off the bridge mode or checked for a double NAT configuration file issue. And just like that, the real problem revealed itself. Mediacom had been blocking and denying me service all along. It was like magic!
The Aftermath
After the ban on my CM MAC address was lifted and the cable router provisioning file was sent, I thought I could finally move on. But alas, the troubles were not over. Upon a fresh UNRAID install, I noticed something strange. Ports were being jackhammered, and I received a flood of alerts for password denials on various user accounts. Something fishy was going on.
Taking Back Control
Desperate to regain control of my router, I tried various methods. I attempted to access the router using URLs like 192.168.0.1/administration.asp or 192.168.0.1/security.asp. Unfortunately, I didn’t get very far.
Any Ideas?
So here I am, seeking your help. Do any of you have an idea for me to regain control of my router? Or perhaps you know a way to hack the router and change the username and password? I’m open to suggestions because I’m determined to get my router back in my hands where it belongs.
Edited by Port22_Login_root_ScanBot – Need username and password help. (SOLVE)
And that, my friends, is the story of how Mediacom tried to steal my router but failed to keep me down. So if you ever find yourself in a similar situation, remember to stay persistent, question authority, and most importantly, seek the support of your fellow tech-savvy besties. Together, we can overcome any router hijacking woes!