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

[Jim Hill]

After entering 192.168.1.1, using Firefox and Chrome. there is a 
delay while I assume the computer attempts to bring it up, then times 
out.  IE brings up Bing.  If I use the command prompt, a screen 
immediately appears, saying Windows cannot find ....... The Netgear 
operators manual says to use 192.168.1.1 for.....

I think Cox has locked it.  It would make life easier for their 
support staff to eliminate one potential problem.  I have used 
192.168.1.1 before on other routers with no problems.

My big question:  Is their any real security advantage to changing 
the username and password unless you are concerned about someone in 
your home doing bad things.

Jim


At 12:05 AM 3/22/2016, Jim 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.
>
>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