This guide will explain how to change the SSID/Network Name and WPA Key/Password for your wireless network. You will need to re-connect any devices with the new network name and password if you change these.
Changing Your Network Name for 2.4GHz Frequency
- Login to your Wireless Access Point.
- Click the Wireless tab.
- Click 2.4G Network on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Click SSID Setup on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Fill in the new network name in the Rename SSID text field.
Changing Your Network Name for 5GHz Frequency
- Login to your Wireless Access Point.
- Click the Wireless tab.
- Click 5G Network on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Click SSID Setup on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Fill in the new network name in the Rename SSID text field.
Changing Your Password/WPA Key for 2.4GHz Frequency
- Login to your Wireless Access Point.
- Click the Wireless tab.
- Click 2.4G Network on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Click Security on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Select the Use Custom Security Key option.
- Enter your new password in the Use Custom Security Key text field.
Changing Your Password/WPA Key for 5GHz Frequency
- Login to your Wireless Access Point.
- Click the Wireless tab.
- Click 5G Network on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Click Security on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Select the Use Custom Security Key option.
- Enter your new password in the Use Custom Security Key text field.
Choosing a Wireless Name |
When choosing a new Wireless name or SSID, you should consider the following:
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Choosing a Password | |
When choosing changing your password/security key, ensure:
If in doubt, check your password with a reliable password checking website such as How Secure Is My Password? | Password Strength Checker (security.org) |