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    Linksys E-900 LAN?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Mobius 1, Oct 15, 2013.

  1. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I use the LAN port on my E-900, however no matter how many times I change the network name/reboot the router my computer says the LAN is connected to "admin" (router default name), how do I change this to a different name?

    It if helps, the internet source is from a Motorola SURFboard cable modem, connecting LAN directly from the modem to PC result in an unnamed network.
     
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  2. WhatsThePoint

    WhatsThePoint Notebook Virtuoso

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    Most routers do not allow the admin/administrator username to be changed,only the password.

    My Netgear R6300 doesn't allow it nor has other Netgear,Linksys,D-Link,TrendNet or ZyXel I've owned.
     
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    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    Add my EnGenius to the above list...honestly, as long as your password is strong enough, who cares...
     
    ajkula66, Oct 15, 2013
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