AT&T 2wire networks lack of proper security

Lately I have been seeing an increasing number of AT&T 2wire networks appearing all around me and it worries me. Not because of AT&t Deathstar like mass closing in but however the vulnerability of these networks.

Each 2Wire networks default settings as the come setup by AT&T or out of the box is so bad that someone can easily compromise someones entire network in a matter of minutes. Each network has a 2WIRE### SSID and is protected by WEP. In my testing I have found that the average 2wire key could be cracked in 2-10 minutes depending on network traffic. The default key also happens to be the same key to reset the admin console pass. Now that you have full access to their network you can do several things, like turning off Ethernet ports or changing the security. Not only that but you also have their AT&T email account address, now anyone with enough intelligence/desire wouldn't have much trouble devising access to this as well.

Where I live I have roughly 2000 wireless networks in a four mile radius, 1200 of them being 2wire. This is a good example of the extent at witch AT&T is infiltrating people homes but also how little AT&T cares about their customers security. Its like door installation company that serves a majority of peoples home, they give everybody there own key to the door, but hide a spare in the exact same spot for everybody.

My solution to this is A) AT&T can stop being retarded or B) people start determining the exact location of these networks and offer to properly secure these networks for a small fee such as 20$ or so depending on difficulty. I realize this is not the most ideal my solution however it is not a problem that I am so inclined to fix all by myself.

Anyway I am tired and don't remember half of what I just wrote, but enjoy it anyway... Oh and be afraid very afraid.