QUOTE(Joe_IN @ Aug 19 2006, 11:22 AM) [snapback]59048[/snapback]
They pre-configured the modem and brought it for set up at my home. I asked them to give it, and they said they have written instructions, not to give the password. Fortunately, they haven't changed admin access to modem/
router.
Just wanted to whether this is across India or only in some locations.
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First of all, I really doubt whether there is indeed such an instruction, at least no such instruction exists in west bengal. So, I suggest that u demand to inspect that instruction (they r bound to give them, as per the Rights to Information Act). If it fails, go higher up, like visit the JTO(Broadband), then Area Manager of your care, then D.E. (Broadband) and finally to the C.G.M.. You are legally entitled to get your own password.
[ Even if they manage to show u some printed or xeroxed paper, read it carefully and see whether the person issued the instruction, if any, is really authorised to give such instruction. There are enough instances where unauthorised persons had issued instructions out of their sheer whim, and u can easily counter it by referring the same to the higher authorities.]
Secondly, what would have happened if u opted for modem purchase from outside?? Then they couldn't have set the password for u, and farthermore tell them that u don't want to connect using the modem, u want to connect with the
Windows Dialer instead.
Thirdly, the default password for dataone connection is "xyz123", and I suggest that u try that, as u laready know ur User ID.
The entire Broadband Administration (meaning, the policy and control including the preparation of broadband bills) is done from Bangalore, so all over India the same rule should be in vouge.