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

[Ken]

192.168.1.1 is a private address.  Cox wouldn't be able to lock it. I 
screwed up before when I posted a command for you to try.  Get to a 
command prompt, type " tracert yahoo.com " without quotes.  That should 
give you your Gateway Address.  It should be the first address shown.

Ken


On 03/22/2016 10:45 AM, Jim Hill wrote:
> 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
>
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