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

[Loren Moline WA7SKT]

Jim this is from the manual for the cable modem/router
To log in to the modem router:
1. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your web browser. 

Loren Moline  WA7SKT

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> Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2016 08:45:43 -0700
> To: ham-computers at mailman.qth.net; ham-computers at mailman.qth.net
> From: hro5-2 at cox.net
> Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Change User Name & Password in Router Settings: Is it more Secure?
> 
> 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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