To improve the security of your network, you should consider changing its SSID. These pages walk through the steps to change the SSID on a common Linksys network router. The exact steps will vary depending on the specific model of router in use, but the process is similar in any case.
Change the SSID on a Network Router
By Bradley Mitchell, About.com
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Router SSID Overview
WiFi routers use a name called the SSID to identify themselves on the local network. Manufacturers set a default SSID for their routers at the factory, generally using the same name for each. Linksys routers for example, all typically start with an SSID of "linksys."
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- Router SSID Overview
- Log In to the Network Router
- Navigate to the Router's Basic Wireless Settings Page
- Choose and Enter a New SSID
- Save the New SSID
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