linksys WRT54GS - how to set username

[puggit]

Something I've never been able to fathom with my wireless router is how to change the default admin username (which is blank).

I can change the password ok, but obviously would like to change the username as well!

Any idea :confused:

[TheExcession]

Hi Chris,

I've got 15 of these routers so you'd think I'd know the answer!

However, I flash all mine with a different firmware the minute the come out of the box, but there nothing in my firmware that takes a username.

When I telnet to mine I always use a root username, and the https session I run also use that name too, so at a guess I don't think you can.

Just make sure you use a secure password and you should be ok.

best
Ex

[puggit]

Just spoken to their tech support over a chat window (very efficient!)

You can't change it!

[TheExcession]

If you seriously need to do this then you could consider running an alternative firmware -

I run SVEASOFT Alchemy on all of mine, it's free, and provides a wealth of other features that you may or may not use.

Since alchemy provides you with telnet and ssh into the unit which is essentially running a small Linux OS, I guess you could then add other users.

However, as mentioend, I use a 'root' username login on all my units so disabling/renaming the root user would likely cause problems.

Just curious now, but did you want to do this for security reasons or was there some other motive?

cheers
Ex

[puggit]

Just cos it annoys the fk out of me!!!

I've only got one at home, linking one desktop via ethernet and 3 laptops!