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How to Change Your Wi-Fi Network Name

Rename the wireless network shown to nearby devices.

Quick Answer

Open the router's Wi-Fi settings, change the SSID/network name, save, and reconnect devices to the renamed network.

Step by Step

  1. Determine whether the problem affects one device or every device on the network.
  2. Open the router's Wi-Fi settings, change the SSID/network name, save, and reconnect devices to the renamed network.
  3. Change one setting or component at a time and test again.
  4. Record existing router/network settings before changing passwords, DNS, addressing, or advanced configuration.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Router menus, indicator lights, and terminology vary by manufacturer and internet provider.
  • Avoid factory-resetting a modem/router unless you know how it is provisioned and have the information needed to restore the connection.