[Ham-Computers] Password on Linksys Routers - Useful??

[Jerry K]

Most home use routers use "admin" or "administrator" for a default user
name, and it can't be modified. I'd put a password in it, though, if for no
other reason than to keep the kids or grandkids from fooling around with the
router's internal settings. It's amazing what a six year old can do to an
unprotected router. :-)
73, Jerry W5KP


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Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 11:47 PM
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Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Password on Linksys Routers - Useful??


I've never been able to find where to edit username.  Only password.

In a message dated 12/28/2004 10:18:35 PM Central Standard Time,
jeffv at op.net
writes:
> On Tue, 2004-12-28 at 22:54, Jim Hill wrote:
> >If I'm correct, the router password is no
> >help in avoiding malware.  Am I correct?
>
> pretty much
>
>
> I'd add a username for one tiny additional layer of security.  It's one
> more thing for a hacker (or someone on your network) to guess.
>
> Leave open ONLY what you absolutely need.
>
>

Robert Downs - Houston
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