[Ham-Computers] Change User Name & Password in Router Settings: Is it more Secure?

[Jim Hill]

In the past, I entered 192.168.1.1 and changed my user name and 
password to increase security, but recently rented a Netgear N450 
CG3000Dv2 modem-router from Cox Cable.  Cox seems to be having 
Internet problems from time to time, and having a device they "bless" 
might make troubleshooting easier.  Also, I didn't like my Ciso 
Linksys EA2700 router.  If I like the Netgear, I'll buy one.

I can't access 192.168.1.1.  I have not contacted tech support yet, 
but then thought preventing access might be intentional to make it 
easier for them to resolve problems.

Then I had another thought - is there any real security benefit for 
the average home user to make the changes?  There is nobody in my 
home that will involved in "bad" things.

Jim, w6ivw