Some routers require only a password (typically
???admin??? by default), some a username and password (usually ???admin??? and
???password??? by default to start with), while others require no password initially but
allow you to set one. It is strongly recommended that you choose at least your own
secret password to prevent tampering. This setting is configured on a system or security
configuration menu, as shown for this router in Figure 10-8.
Figure 10-8
Belkin router internal
System Settings page
for router password,
date, time, and remote
management
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You may also have the option to enable or disable remote management of the
router. If you enable it, anyone on the Internet may be able to tap into your router
and change the settings, so you do not want this feature enabled unless or until you
need help from your ISP or other support resource (then disable remote management
when the support session is completed). The date and time setting is used to place an
accurate timestamp on internal logging that records possible attacks coming from the
Internet or unusual activity inside your home network.
Completing the preceding steps makes your router ready to be connected to your
DSL modem, and then the Internet, and ready for you to share the connection with up
to four other PCs??”or more, depending on the configuration of the rest of your home
network or the addition of a wireless network access point.
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