How To Change Your Router SSID

Change Your Router SSID:

As we all know, SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set Identifier. If you click on the wireless icon on your PC or tap on the wireless icon of your smartphone, then a list of available printers will open up before you. Every network name is a combination of letters and numbers. 

Usually, the default network names are like Linksys_XXXX or Netgear_XXXX. In case you have a home wireless network, then you can either keep the default name or change it to something else. Below, we are going to explain how to change the network name of your router. 

How to Change the SSID or Network Name of the Router?

Below are the steps that you need to follow in order to change the network name of your router. 

• First of all, search for the IP address of your router. 
• Log in to the administrative console of your router. 
• After that, change the network name and password. 
• Update connection for every device. 
• The process to change the network name will remain the same across many routers. However, the names of the menus and settings may differ based on the model you are using. In case you have any doubts, then you can get them cleared by reading out the instructions given in the router manual. 

Search for the IP Address of Your Router

The first thing that you need to do is to search for the network name or SSID. This can easily be done by checking the bottom of your router where the password and network name are printed. After that, search for the local IP address of your router.

Then, launch your internet browser and log into your router. Now, open the administrative console of your router. There, you will be required to enter the present username and password of your router and then open the control panel. 

The IP address may differ from one person to another. If you are a user of Netgear router, then you need to enter routerlogin.com in the address bar to open the login page. If you are a Linksys router user, then you need to enter 192.168.1.1 in the location bar of the browser to open the login page.

In case you are not sure what is the IP address of your router, then go to the website of the router manufacturer or read out the documentation that came with the router to find the login address. 

• The best way is to check the default gateway of your PC. Launch the Start menu and then enter Run. After that, type CMD in the command prompt. 
• After that, enter ipconfig and then press enter. Now, start searching for the default gateway to see the associated IP address. 
• If you are a Mac user, open the Apple menu and then open System Preferences. After that, launch the new window and select the Network icon. 
• Choose the network connection you are using and then select the option of Advanced. After that, search for the IP address by going to the IP tab. 
• Enter the wireless password in the respective sections. Select Apply and then Save the changes applied.

Log in to the Administrative Console of Your Router

Launch the internet browser on your PC and then enter the IP address to open the admin console. Some router companies allow you to alter the settings using smartphone apps. For this, you need to enter your router's IP address in the URL section of the browser and then press Enter. 

After that, you need to enter the username and password of your router. In case you haven't changed the login information before, then enter the default credentials of your router. You can easily find the default username and password in the user manual of your router. 

How to Change the SSID and Password?

Below are the steps that you need to follow to change the SSID and password of your router. 

• Go to the Admin console and then go to the section of Wi-Fi settings. After that, select Wi-Fi settings. 
• Search for the network name of your router. Create a new name and make sure it does not offend others in your community. There, you are going to see the list of available networks.