How to Rename an SSID?

What is an SSID, how do you find it, and how do you rename it?

You've almost certainly come across the acronym SSID by poking around in the network settings of your computer, console, tablet, or smartphone. Let's look at what it is, how to find it, and how to rename or modify it.

The SSID is an abbreviation for "Service SET Identifier," and it simply designates the name of a Wi-Fi network, whether private or public. It can only contain a maximum of 32 characters. To ensure proper network user protection, the SSID is usually accompanied by other security measures, such as a WPA encryption protocol.

WHERE CAN I FIND MY WIRELESS NETWORK'S SSID?

In general, the SSID of your home or professional network corresponds to the name of the box or router you're using by default. If you live in an apartment or close to other homes, you may come across similar SSIDs when selecting it from the list of Wi-Fi networks. Here are three options to help you find the best one:

• 1.       On his Internet box: this is the most straightforward solution. On the router or operator box that corresponds to the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. In general, this is noted on a label placed beneath or on the side of the router, the mention SSID Wi-Fi must be registered with the following series of characters, the first of which corresponds to the operator's name. This is typically followed by the default Wi-Fi password.

 

• 2.       If you are unable to access your router or internet box, look at the Wi-Fi network of some other device connected to the wireless network, whether it is a smartphone, a tablet, or any other connected device.

 

• 3.       If you have the user authority, you can also access your router's configuration page as a last resort. In general, the SSID is indicated in the Wi-Fi section of the administration area.

 

HOW DO I CHANGE MY WIRELESS NETWORK'S SSID?

It may be useful for you to change the SSID of your box or router for organizational reasons within your home, but also and most importantly within your company. Also, keep in mind that your SSID is public and anyone can see it; changing it for security reasons is also a good idea. In this case, keep in mind that the default SSID can often contain sensitive information about your router, but more importantly, it can be tampered with by a third party and trap you in a hacked network. Changing it (even on a regular basis) can help protect you from the smallest problem.

Everything is done through the administrator interface of your router or internet box to change your SSID. Navigate to the Wi-Fi section once you're on the interface. In most cases, it provides the option to change the settings, either by clicking on the existing SSID or by modifying it through a dedicated menu.