What Is An SSID And How to Change It

To change the name of your WiFi network (also known as SSID, or Service Set Identifier), you need to enter your router's admin page.

1. Enter your router's IP address into your favorite web browser.
2. Log in as the administrator.
3. Go to settings and look for an option titled “WiFi name” or “SSID”.
4. Enter your new WiFi name.

1. Can SSID be changed?
2. How do I change my SSID name and password?
3. What happens if I change my SSID?
4. How do I find my WiFi's SSID?
5. How do I change my network name SSID?
6. What is an example of an SSID?
7. Is SSID the same as username?
8. How do I change my 192.168 254.254 password?
9. Why should you change the SSID on your wireless router?
10. What happens if I change my network name?
11. How do I determine my router's IP address?

Can SSID be changed?

An SSID can be changed at any time through the router configuration screen. Changing it after a wireless network is established causes all the wireless devices to disconnect, and they must rejoin the network using the new name.

How do I change my SSID name and password?

To change your WiFi password or network name:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your router's network.
2. Enter www.routerlogin.net. ...
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. ...
4. Select Settings > Wireless Setup.
5. Enter your new network name in the Name (SSID) field.

What happens if I change my SSID?

Improve your home network's security.

While this doesn't increase the network's protection, changing the SSID name may keep network attackers or hackers away as it indicates the particular router is more carefully managed compared to routers using generic default SSIDs.

How do I find my WiFi's SSID?

Android:

1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. An SSID you are connected to will be shown beneath Connected.

How do I change my network name SSID?

To change the name of your WiFi network (also known as SSID, or Service Set Identifier), you need to enter your router's admin page.

1. Enter your router's IP address into your favorite web browser.
2. Log in as the administrator.
3. Go to settings and look for an option titled “WiFi name” or “SSID”.
4. Enter your new WiFi name.

What is an example of an SSID?

A Wi-Fi network's SSID is the technical term for its network name. For example, if you see a sign telling you to join a network with an SSID of “Airport WiFi”, you just need to pull up the list of wireless networks nearby and join the “Airport WiFi” network.

Is SSID the same as username?

Where the user has asked for username for their WiFi, what they actually mean is SSID. You only need a username if you're logging in to a router or modem. So where you see 'password', read network SSID.

How do I change my 192.168 254.254 password?

Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.254.254.

1. Click Wireless Settings and then Basic Settings.
2. Make sure wireless is turned On and enter a name for your network in SSID box. ...
3. Select Advanced Security Settings or Security Settings from the menu.
4. Select WPA Wireless Security.

Why should you change the SSID on your wireless router?

Some things that knowing the type of router can enable is finding default passwords for that router, or knowing specific attacks that will work against that router. Changing the SSID is for security purposes because when you change the SSID settings you can hide the SSID from discovery as well.

What happens if I change my network name?

Yes, because you are changing the SSID the devices are connected to. Changing the name, means the devices will no longer be able to find the network they were previously connected to. Changing your wifi network name will disconnect anything currently connected.

How do I determine my router's IP address?

Find Your Router IP Address on Android

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi Settings.
3. Tap and hold on your connected network and select Manage Network Settings.
4. Check the box next to Show Advanced Options.
5. Select Static under IP Settings.
6. Your router IP address is listed under the Gateway section.