How to Change the Name of a Wireless Network

When you originally set up your wireless network, you likely gave it a name. If you didn't, it probably defaulted to the brand name of your wireless router. You don't have to be stuck with the name you originally gave it or the default name. You can change the name of a wireless network quite easily.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Wireless router
• Router instruction manual

1. Look in your router's instruction manual to find its internal IP address. The IP address is a series of numbers, broken up by periods. For example, a common IP address is 192.168.0.1.

2. Open an Internet browser window, such as Firefox or Internet Explorer.

3. Type the router's IP address into the address bar and click, "Enter." This will open a web page with your router's control panel.

4. Enter your user information if required. The username will often default to "Admin" and then enter the personal password you set up when you originally created your wireless network.

5. Access the "Wireless" link on the page.

6. Enter your new wireless network name in the field labeled "Wireless Network Name." This field is also commonly labeled as "SSID" which stands for "Service Set Identifier." Your new wireless network name will be saved.

Tips & Warnings

• If you can't find your router's instruction manual, you can find the router's internal ID by using your computer. Go to "Start," click "Run" and enter "cmd." This will open a blank window. Type "route print" and click enter. Under the "Gateway" column, you will see your router's IP address.
• Secure your wireless network by adding password protection. This way intruders won't be able to access your network.

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