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Change the SSID on a Network Router

By Bradley Mitchell, About.com

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Navigate to the Router's Basic Wireless Settings Page

WRK54G Router Console - Wireless Tab

WRK54G Router Console - Wireless Tab

In the router's administrative console, navigate to the appropriate wireless settings section where the SSID can be changed. In this example, the Basic Wireless Settings section of the Wireless tab at the top of the screen contains the Linksys router's SSID as shown below.

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Index: Change the SSID on a Network Router

  1. Router SSID Overview
  2. Log In to the Network Router
  3. Navigate to the Router's Basic Wireless Settings Page
  4. Choose and Enter a New SSID
  5. Save the New SSID

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