If the 2241 loses it’s configuration, or is the modem is reset (using the reset pinhole on the back of the device), then the 2241 will act as a PPPoE-based router, which will not work on the LMi DSL network.

Here is how to reset the Motorola/Netopia 2241 into bridge mode:

• Connect a computer to the Ethernet interface on the 2241. Your computer should then be assigned an IP address of 192.168.1.2, assuming that your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
• Open a web browser and go to this address: http://192.168.1.254
• This gets you to the management interface. Click the link on the left side of the page for Expert Mode.
• Confirm that you are an expert by clicking “Yes, enter expert mode”
• Click the Configure link on the left side.
• Click the Connection button which will appear just below the Configure link.
• Change the VPI from 8 to 0.
• Change Protocol from PPPoE to Bridged Ethernet.
• Click Save changes, and then Yes to restart device.

The device is now configured as a bridge, and no longer has an IP address of it’s own. Your computer (our router) will connect directly to the DSL network through the 2241. You may need to restart your computer or router to get connected.

Note that once the unit is configured as a bridge, you will no longer be able to access the management interface. You will need to reset it to factory settings (using the pin hole) to access the web interface.

If you download the exe file and run it, it does a bunch of fun stuff. From the previously mentioned blog:

Regarding ZBot: it is a trojan that disables firewall, steals sensitive financial data (credit card numbers, online banking login details), makes screen snapshots, downloads additional components, and provides a hacker with the remote access to the compromised system.

The trojan will create a file %System%\sdra64.exe and the hidden files %System%\lowsec\local.ds and %System%\lowsec\user.ds in combination with a hidden directory %System%\lowsec. There were new memory pages created in the address space of the system process(es): services.exe, lsass.exe, alg.exe, iexplore.exe and svchost.exe.

Several registry settings are modified and the trojan could make connection to a remote host on the IP 195.93.208.106 on port 80. Data requested is: hxxp://195.93.208.106/livs/rec.php, hxxp://195.93.208.106/lcc/ip1.gif and hxxp://195.93.208.106/ip.php.

This is nasty stuff. Always be sure to write back to us if you think we’ve sent you an email request for your password, or to download any file at all, and make sure you’re responding to an lmi.net address - a lot of these emails include a reply-to address different than the from address.

“I just want to thank you all for the kind of service you provide.
A couple of years ago, after one too many 45 minute waits to talk to
someone on the other side of the world, (who then led me through a simple
minded decision tree before putting me on a half hour hold to talk to his
supervisor, who then gave me a repair number and disconnected me. That was
Earthlink.) After one too many of those, I said to hell with it and gave you
a call. I’ve never regretted it.
In the last few days, doing a lot of upgrading with friend’s help, I’ve
had occasion to call you twice. My friends were stupefied to find themselves
talking with a living, articulate, informed and helpful person. I’m pretty
sure you’ve made another customer with one of those conversations. I’m
absolutely sure you’ve got me as a customer for as long as you’re willing
and able to provide this level of service.
Again, thanks. I’ll probably be talking with you, now and then, and
that’s just so cool!”
John Brownson

AT&T eliminates Usenet services - http://www.newsdemon.com/blog/tag/att-usenet/

ATTN.

       LISTEN VERY CAREFUL, THIS IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN CONTACT YOU, MY
TEAM HAS BEEN PAID TO ASSASINATE YOU, AND I HAVE EVERY REASON TO
CARRY OUT THE CONTRACT,BUT I DECIDED TO GIVE YOU A CHANCE AND SAVE
YOUR FAMILY THIS PAIN,THIS YOUR ALTERNATIVE,I WISH TO HELP YOU
UNLESS YOU DONT WANT TO HELP YOUR SELF,I WILL SEND YOU ENOUGH
EVIDENCE YOU NEED ON A VIDEO TAPE RECORD TO NAIL MY EMPLOYER DOWN
WITH THE LAW.

BEFORE THAT YOU’RE REQUIRED TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE SUM OF $70,000. USD,
AFTER WHICH I WILL DIRECT YOU ON WHAT TO DO NEXT TO SAVE YOUR SELF AND
YOUR FAMILY FROM THIS PAIN THAT WOULD HAVE BEFALLED YOU FROM MY EMPLOYER,
THE MONEY WILL BE USED TO SETTLE THE TEAM MEN INVOLVED TO GO BACK TO THERE
DESTINATIONS AND YOU BETTER KEEP THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR SELF BECAUSE YOU
DONT KNOW WHO IS WHO WHERE YOU ARE NOW, IF HE FINDS OUT I HAVE BETRAYED
HIM TRYING TO HELP YOU, YOU WILL HAVE YOUR SELF TO BLAME, I HAVE ORDERED
MY MEN TO SATY AWAY FROM YOU.

DO WE HAVE A DEAL OR NOT?

NOTE: YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS HERE, (1) YOU HAVE TO GET HIM ARRESTED WITH THE
INFORMATION I WILL GIVE YOU AFTER THE PAYMENT OR (2) YOU HAVE HIM KILLED
TO SAVE YOUR SELF.

I WILL VISIT YOUR HOUSE AGAIN BUT NOT NOW, MY BOYS EYES ARE ON YOU.
GET BACK TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

ADAMS ALI

I guess the Nigerian inheritance deal is no longer working… If the carrot doesn’t work, try the stick!

Dan, Jacki, and I met Paul Wallace in the early 1990’s when we worked at Farallon Computing. Paul worked in the Facilities Department with me. His presence at Farallon was always one of joviality mixed with the utmost professionalism. He could, and did, make everyone happy and at ease. He was a non-stop breath of fresh air.

After Dan and I left to create LMi.net, Paul became somewhat of a patron saint to LMi.net. One of Paul’s jobs at Farallon was to dispose of old computer equipment and office supplies. We were always at the top of his list as needy recipients. Early in our history, LMi was invariably running on a shoestring budget and these donations were always very welcome. Better yet, during these visits the chance to absorb Paul’s infectious optimism and exuberance was even greater. Over the years we received chairs, desks, routers, computers, monitors, hubs, and more. But above those mere items, just the chance to spend time with Paul was priceless.

As the years passed, Paul was an LMi.net DSL customer and he would pay his bills in person. Our lobby would brighten when he would visit. He always had a gift or a smile. Always a smile.

As the years progressed, Paul  acquired a number of ailments, one of which was the need for a new kidney. Even with the rigors of daily dialysis, Paul remained optimistic and upbeat. He truly never complained. He always seemed to think that he would eventually make his way to the top of the donor list and things would work out fine.

It was not to be. Time caught up with Paul and he has left us. I’m actually getting a little misty writing this.

I say it about many people, but in this instance I couldn’t mean it any more. Paul Wallace was a great man.

We’ll always miss you Pauly Wally.

I’ll end this with Paul’s signature line, one he said every time he left  . . . . .  “For Everybody”.