Regarding how to change the name of the Wi-Fi network, ordinary users usually never think about it. By and large, they do not need this, because very often the initial configuration is performed by a specialist from the provider service. But in the case of mobile operators, when specially created for this purpose, stitched modems that can work in the mode of distributing a wireless signal are used to create a connection, you have to set the parameters yourself. And often you need to follow the instructions of the operator, setting clearly defined options. However, it is often necessary to change the network name quite often. But can this be done, and if so, how?
Is it possible to change the original names of Wi-Fi networks?
Indeed, to begin with, let's decide how generally possible to carry out such actions. Of course, probably, many paid attention that when the same connection setup specialist, invited by the provider, sets the required options, very often you are asked questions about entering your preferred connection name. Of course, you choose what you like, and then the assigned name is displayed in the list of networks available for connection at the end of the automatic search on a computer or mobile device. Thus, changing the SSID (the same network name) can be done without problems. As it turns out, this applies equally to those cases when personalized modems of mobile operators are used (you cannot change only access parameters to services in them).
How is the network name assigned when setting up the first connection?
If you were to configure the connection yourself, you would definitely notice that almost all routers, even if you do not specifically specify the connection name in them, at the end of the installation, the required parameters will be displayed in the list of available networks with a default name that either exactly matches the modification router or modem, or consists of a specific set of characters.
This is not always convenient, especially since there is absolutely no guarantee that the exact same router is not installed by your neighbors, and they also did not configure it manually, without paying attention to assigning the network its original name (it will be clear later what can be there is such a problem).
What can a network name change affect? Nuances
Before talking directly about how to change the name of a Wi-Fi network, let's see how this can affect the performance of programs or other connected devices. In principle, such changes do not affect the operating system at all. Sometimes, however, there may be some problems with using applications for remote access, but most applets of this purpose will recognize the network to which the remote computers are connected automatically, and you usually don’t need to rebuild their own parameters (in this case, the built-in remote service “ Desktop ”from Microsoft, which is available on any Windows-system, and applications of the TeamViewer class). But here users who are allowed to connect to your network will have to smash their brains thoroughly, figuring out a new name. And if you change the password, access will be blocked altogether. In addition, please note that if you use a wireless connection not only from a computer or laptop, but also from your mobile device, you will also have to perform a new search on it with a subsequent connection.
How to change the name of the wifi network directly on the router?
Finally, having dealt with brief theoretical information, we proceed directly to the adjustment of the settings. Basically, if you are wondering about how to change the name of the Rostelecom Wi-Fi network or any other provider (operator), all the actions come down to performing a few simple operations right in the router’s web interface.
To enter, you will need to use any browser at your disposal (yes even Internet Explorer). In the address bar for most known devices, the address 192.168.0.1 or the same combination, but ending in 1.1, is set, and admin is entered twice for the login and password (exact information can be found on the etiquette from the bottom of the device).
After that, go to the wireless settings in the router interface. Here, in the field of the network name, which can be indicated by the SSID, the current connection name will be shown, which can be changed to any other one by entering the desired combination, but using EXCLUSIVELY Latin characters and characters. After that, you just need to save the changes by pressing the confirmation (save) button.
The password from Wi-Fi, if necessary, can also be changed. But for this you will have to move to the next section, usually called wireless security settings.
The PSK password field will show the current combination used for authentication at connection. As in the previous case, you can change it and save the installed options, then reboot the router.
Recommendations and important nuances for troubleshooting connectivity issues
So, how to change the name of the Wi-Fi network, figured out. As an additional material, it is worth bringing a few practical tips and recommendations that will help to avoid the appearance of errors and failures:
- When entering a network name, never use Cyrillic (Russian) characters and spaces;
- do not enter names that are too long (as a result of this, some network devices with such names may not be identified);
- try to use special characters in the name as little as possible, such as #, &, $ and others;
- Do not use names of the same name that already exist within the range of your router (otherwise, even if you have different access passwords, confusion with the connection will begin);
- never enter information that could theoretically display your personal data (dates of birth or something like that).
Finally, if after renaming it is impossible to connect to the network or determine it, try to return to the previous settings and be sure to completely reboot the device.
If this does not help, using the reset to factory settings section, perform a full reset, and then reconfigure the connection by writing down the options provided by the provider or mobile operator.