In my experience, MTNL staff only "listen" to you if you speak their language. Understanding what you're saying or getting any work done is another issue altogether.
And btw u dont need 2 upgrade ur f/w firmware[/b]
The older firmware did have a security flaw and it is supposedly corrected in the newer version. If people use MTNL's
router, they wouldnt need to upgrade it themselves as MTNL should do it for them.
just keep it in bridged mode[/b]
The router manual and the MTNL Triband userguide only give instructions to set up the router with PPPoE, as it's commonly used. The 90% of people who don't change their passwords from the CA# would also have no clue of setting up the router in bridged mode.
& use ur pc's f/w[/b]
PC firewalls won't protect your router, so to protect your password stored on the router your safest bet is the router firewall.
I agree with St0le... changing passwords, activating the router firewall and upgrading the firmware to the current version should be made mandatory (for those who worry about their MTNL accounts being misused).