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tedio
Sep 14, 2018Tutor
Where can I change the user name admin?
- Sep 16, 2018
> [...] I don't see how to add a user to use instead of admin. [...]
Netgear doesn't provide a way to do that.
> [...] I am concerned with security. [...]
Ok. Please explain how a different user name would improve security
more than using a longer password.
William10a
Sep 17, 2018Master
I agree being able to change the admin name would close off an entry point on your network but untill the firmware allows it we are sick with the same issue.
schumaku
Sep 17, 2018Guru - Experienced User
No, it would be just security by obscurity. Like the heroes moving the default ports to other random port numbers.