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

[Ron Youvan]

      Jim W6IVW Hill wrote:

> 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.

   Different brands and models of routers use different address ranges,
look it up in the operator's manual, download if necessary.
-- 
   Ron  KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
                 Every action results in unwanted side effects.