Unable to get online with my DSL cisco modem (Code Red Virus)
This impacts older cisco router modems. You can read about it here or just view the text below
http://www.qwest.com/dsl/customerservice/coderedvirus.html
A worm called the "Code Red" worm may have temporarily interrupted some Qwest DSL customer's use of the service. Only Qwest DSLSM customers using certain older Cisco modems with a specific configuration were effected. The worm did not impact the majority of DSL customers For those customers with the Cisco 675/678 modem who may be experiencing the worm problem's please follow these steps to reset the modem. Getting Started Disconnect the DSL telephone line from the wall. Next, unplug the power of the 675/678 modem from the electrical outlet, waiting a few seconds for the connection to be completely severed and then plug the power cord for the modem back into the electrical outlet wall. Then follow these instructions to close the web interface. STEP 1 NOTE 1: Detailed cable installation instructions can be found in your Qwest DSLSM user guide under the Manual Modem Configuration section. NOTE 2: Identify the PC COM Port the serial management cable is installed on. You will need this information for the next step. STEP 2 To access HyperTerminal, click START on your Windows® desktop and select PROGRAMS. Then, select ACCESSORIES and then, select HYPERTERMINAL. Click on the HyperTerminal icon to launch HyperTerminal. Windows 2000 users select START, PROGRAMS, then select ACCESSORIES, then select COMMUNICATIONS, and then select HYPERTERMINAL. NOTE for Windows® 98 users: Loading Windows® 98 does not automatically load HyperTerminal. If you cannot find a HyperTerminal folder, load HyperTerminal from your Windows® 98 compact Disk. STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5
NOTE: If you are unable to connect to your router using the above settings, insert 9600 for "Bits Per Second" under port settings and try to reconnect to your modem. STEP 6 User Access Verification STEP 7 cbos> NOTE: The Cisco 675/678 is default set to not have a password. Only if you previously provisioned an executive password will you need one to enter the Cisco 675/678. Qwest recommends setting an executive password for security purposes. STEP 8 enable STEP 9 cbos# NOTE: The Cisco 675/678 is default set to not have a password. Only if you previously provisioned an enable password will you need one to enter the Cisco 675/678. Qwest recommends setting an enable password for security purposes. STEP 10Type "set web disable" and then press Enter. set web disabled STEP 11Type "set web port xxxx" and then press Enter. NOTE: xxxx equals a number; type in a random number between 1025 and 9999. set web port xxxx STEP 12 write STEP 13Type "reboot" and then press Enter. reboot STEP 14 --------------------------
Telnet OPTION -------------------------- Password:<EXEC Password Default is none hit enter> -------------------------- Quit Telnet If you need further assistance, please call: Qwest.net customers can call (888) 777-9569 |