Sometimes when people come to your house, they often ask “What is your home WiFi name?” but you can’t remember because it has changed a long time ago, and you haven’t even touched it since you logged in a long time ago. Struggling to remember the network name, especially when you are busy entertaining guests, is also a problem that makes you embarrassed. So how to fix it?
Changing your network name periodically is also important, especially if you use your wireless network a lot and to avoid letting others use it “for free“.
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Why Change Your Wi-Fi Name?
A unique SSID(Wi-Fi Network Name) helps distinguish your network from others, especially in crowded areas. Additionally, changing the default SSID can improve your network’s security by making it less recognizable to potential intruders.
Rules to help you name your network easily recognizable.
Should
- Your network name should be different from other networks in your area.
- Your network name should be a word that you can easily remember.
- Capitalize the first letter of each noun in your network name.
- Use the “_” character if you are using two bands at the same time.
- For example: Home_Work_2.4Ghz – Home_Work_5Ghz.
Avoid
- Don’t name your wifi after your personal phone number.
- Don’t name it after words you use as secret questions for your social media accounts.
Steps to Change Your Wi-Fi Network Name
1. Log in to the router admin panel
You can use the default username and password that are always printed on the back of your router or in the manufacturer’s manual. If you have changed your login information before, use the changed information to log in to the administration panel.
The article “List of default router login” also provides full login information including: IP address, UserName, Password.
Note: If the above method does not work or you have changed it but forgot it, you need to restore the router's factory settings to set it up as new.
2. Wi-fi Network Name Change Interface
Here, the Admin Interface can vary depending on your router, but you’ll usually see items related to Wi-Fi settings. Look for options like Wi-Fi Settings, Wireless Settings, or Network Settings to change the network name (SSID).
3. Change the network name to your liking.
Find the Network Name or Wi-fi Network Name(SSID) field, enter the WiFi Network Name you want to change into that field.
4. Confirm Changes
After filling in the network name, you can click save or apply for the changes to take effect.
Now that you have successfully changed your network name, the router will automatically reboot and disconnect all devices connected to your router. Wait for about 5 minutes until you see the new network name displayed in the network list you receive on your phone or personal computer. Now you just need to connect the devices using the newly set network name.
Choosing a memorable Wi-Fi name not only helps you manage your network better, but also creates convenience when guests come over. If you encounter any problems after changing the name, you can try restarting the router or restoring the factory settings to reset it.
In addition, changing the password also plays an important role in managing the network and improving the security of your Wi-Fi network
Reference: How to change your wifi password?