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RE: Verizon 4GLTE Hacked
Lots of questions to answer:
No, I did not have a default password.
The MIFI is the Verizon 4GLTE that I connect to via wireless from my laptop.
It is in fact a dongle, not cabled to my laptop.
It does have a WPA/WPA2 password with characters and numbers no one knows but me.
It IS NOT a phone but IS a dongle.
The Verizon rep suggested inputting a MAC address which I have now done.
It is interesting that all the hacking stopped after the Thanksgiving weekend and before I changed the password yet again and input the MAC address of my laptop.
I will take the suggestion of calling Verizon back to see if I can get a different rep that might be able to help me more.
I hope I have answered all the questions asked. If not, please clarify and I will attempt to answer again.
Thanks for all the input. I appreciate your feedback.
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jetenbu
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12/15/12 07:48am |
Technology Corner
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Verizon 4GLTE Hacked
I recently had been getting a lot of emails from Verizon about overages on my 4GLTE. I called Verizon Technical Support and we determined my unit had been hacked in the middle of the night by someone close by. Since I live in a RV park and it was over the Thanksgiving Holidays, we think it was someone's visitor doing the hacking.
I asked for suggested steps to prevent it from happening again and applied all the suggestions given, which were to change the password and tie the dongle to the mac address of my computer and turn the dongle off when not in use. Of course, if you have more than 1 user the tying to the mac address will not work for any of us. Basically, they had no real effective suggestions for dealing with hacking.
I asked the technician if there was anything she could do to help me with the overage charges since we verified it had been hacked. After trying to get me to sign up for the Shared Data Plan, which I refused, she agreed to look into it some more and call me back. Well, surprise, surprise, the only thing she could do was switch me over to their Shared Data Plan.
I asked her if Verizon had any policies with helping customers when it was proven their device had been hacked and she said 'No we do not.' I suggested that she contact a supervisor and see if somehow they could wipe out some of the overages to give me a break. She agreed to do so but came back with the same old Shared Data Plan.
I post this to warn all of you of the affects of hacking on the 4GLTE device as it definitely is not as secure as we are being led to believe. I am very disappointed with Verizon and will leave them with my 3 phones and 4GLTE as soon as possible. I am looking closely at the 2 other vendors that use similar devices or maybe even getting Hughes Net as a provider.
If there are any Verizon employees on this forum I would greatly appreciate you contacting me with any help you might be able to give me with dealing with the overages that I will be charged with that are no fault of my own.
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jetenbu
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12/14/12 10:30am |
Technology Corner
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RE: I am totally baffled by this Urgent Letter
And all this my friends is why I would NEVER EVER live in California, not even on a bet! Yea Texas................
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jetenbu
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12/12/12 09:03am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: looking for full time fifth wheel
I full time in the fiver in my signature. Great unit, zero problems over the last year. I would highly recommend Montana's to anyone looking for a fiver. I love the quality of workmanship, all the amenities, fully opening drawers, solid wood interior trim, great counter tops, etc. I honestly do not think you can go wrong with a Montana, even one 2 or 3 years old. I do not mistreat mine so it is still immaculate. Look for one that has been lightly used or in other words, not mistreated and you will get a nice unit.
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jetenbu
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12/06/12 09:11am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: HDMI splitter, switcher, matrix recommendations?
I found this using a google search pretty quickly.
HDMI Multiple outputs
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jetenbu
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12/06/12 08:59am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Help with wireless HD television transmission to bedroom
My Dish 722 has a TV1 and TV2 connection in the configuration. It uses a single coax cable to go back to the bedroom with HDMI quality over coax. You have to set the channel you want your two tv's on for their individual signal. The 722 also comes with an infrared remote for the bedroom. Everything in one package. Works great.
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jetenbu
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11/22/12 04:15pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: New rv pet?
My full size Yorkiie sure is a good traveler. She weighs about 12 lbs. and does not shed. She was easy to house train and wants to stay with me all the time. She loves other dogs and all people. I rescued her from a place in Beaumont, Texas that had several dogs at PetCo. She had all her shots, was already neutered and only cost me $200. which is very cheap for a Yorkie. I would not trade her for all the oil in Texas. LOL......
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jetenbu
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11/22/12 01:42pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: DirecTV or Dish - who installs for RVs ?
My dealer installed my Dish Traveler on the roof of my 5th wheel. Works like a charm and I am never more than 5 minutes away from getting Dish when I move. There are DirecTV Travelers as well that work just as well. Look at Camping World to get the exact name and then search the internet to get your best price for the equipment and installation. You will be glad you did.
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jetenbu
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11/18/12 12:03pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Video slideshow of mods with narration
Great mods. I would love to do the ceramic heater electrical mods if I only knew what parts you used. Please PM me if you are willing to share.
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jetenbu
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11/17/12 09:15am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Why is there pull cable handles for tanks?
My Montana has the black and gray valves inside a door. They are for the black tank (of course) and the gray tank (for the bathroom shower and sink). I also have another valve close to the trailer wheels (kind of) for the kitchen sink holding tank to drain. I use the black first, the gray next and the kitchen sink last. By the way, I dump the black, close the black tank valve, turn on the black tank washer for about 15 minutes and dump the black again. Then I dump the gray tank and lastly dump the kitchen tank. So far, I have had no problems with this procedure which is outlined in my owners manual. Some folks prefer to dump the gray tank last but I follow the procedure outlined in my owners manual.
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jetenbu
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11/12/12 07:37am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Need some creative problem solving help!
Clicky to Colin Wrap Products
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jetenbu
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09/16/12 08:33am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Honda generator for a 50 amp service/ don't think 6500 works
I have a Kippor that has a 50 amp plug on it and it will power my whole rv.
X2. Best purchase I ever made. LOL.....
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jetenbu
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08/31/12 09:21am |
Tech Issues
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RE: So, i found something while poking around....
If any Montana owners find this thing, please post it here. I have looked but could not find one so it may be more hidden than I thought. Thanks for the help.
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jetenbu
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08/31/12 08:47am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: We met an angel
Hearing something like this warms my heart. I hear so many opposite stories that these stories restore my faith in humanity. Also, considering these were young people who were out to enjoy themselves and to stop and give up their own time to work for older Americans is definitely going above the call. I hope the OP will stop on their return trip as they said and show their appreciation to this excellent employee while in the presense of his manager.
I personally would talk to his manager and arrange to buy his employee (and spouse if he is married or girl friend if not married) lunch or dinner.
His manager needs to know what an excellent employee he has so maybe he can do a little something for him too.
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jetenbu
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08/26/12 10:16am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Best Tires For 3/4 Ton Pickup Pulling Big 5th Wheel
A lot of folks swear by the G614's. That is what I had put on my 1 ton when I bought it used. No problems thus far. Seem to wear great and no blow outs. I too am pulling a big fiver.
I hope this helps.
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jetenbu
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08/21/12 08:58am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Electricians - Surge Guard question
Why do it at all? I have a portable and it stays plugged into one end of my 50a cable at all times. I have never had any problems with anyone fooling with it. Just my opinion.
I hope this helps.
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jetenbu
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08/20/12 08:14am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Need TV
I found my truck (in signature) at a dealership online. I was looking for 2004 specifically as I had owned one before, it seems to be the year most sought after and knew how to change things to get better mileage and towing ability. The internet price was great and I have NEVER regretted buying it. Mine was at Huffines in Dallas, TX.
I hope this helps and you find what you are looking for.
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jetenbu
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08/20/12 07:58am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Florida made us sick
I sure am glad I have never left anything in Florida. No reason to go there. Most of my trips are in the mid-west. No coughing problems there, thank goodness.
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jetenbu
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08/04/12 08:21am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: The Cat Encounter in Spanish Fork, Utah...
Since this seems to have turned into a story telling post, I have one.
I recently spent a month at my daughters house in KY visiting from TX. Her house has no flat spots so she arranged for me to park my fiver on a parking lot next to a local church. The parking lot was gravel. Well, I made two mistakes. First I neglected to put down the pads I have for the front landing gear. Second, I neglected to unhook the onboard battery. Since I was there a month the battery was drained by the sensors. The surprise I found was that the front landing gear was sunk 8 inches into the gravel/dirt due to all the rain recently causing the ground to be softened.
What a delimma. No power to raise the trailer to try to get it hooked up to my truck. Easy solution, use jumper cables to get power to the jacks. Problem, I gave my jumper cables to my son a couple of months ago. Had to run to town to get jumber cables. Got back, used jumper cables, got trailer high enough to get it on the truck. Went back to raise jacks, small amount of power but not nearly enough to raise jacks.
Had to pull a battery out of the truck, jumper again, raise jacks, put battery back in truck, READY TO GO! Wrong, I failed to notice the trailer wheels were sunk into the gravel/dirt a few inches too. Thankfully, my truck has enough power to pull free, even though it is not a 4X4.
Now I truely am on the road. I can not tell you all how happy I was to get back into my fiver. I guess I am really spoiled but I really did not like living in my daughters house for a month. Too much activity going on with 4 grandkids coming and going ALL the time. They were determined to include me in all the kids activities. They wore me out. You can believe I will keep my visits to 1 or 2 weeks from now on.
What a relief to be back in my fiver and take a few days relaxing with no activity other than walking my Yorkie.
P.S. My Yorkie was worn out too by her two Chihuahuas.
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jetenbu
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08/02/12 08:28am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Maxxis tires not available; which tires should I get then?
Personally, when I have to replace mine I am going with Hankook tires. I believe these are the best for my fiver. I know they are not available locally to you but I believe it is worth going outside your comfort level for this quality tire.
I hope this helps.....
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jetenbu
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08/02/12 07:51am |
Travel Trailers
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