Home Wi-Fi Routers Use A Phrase To Identify Themselves On A Local Network. A Term Commonly Called SSID.

Router manufacturers use a default name for the SSID of all routers. For example, Linksys routers routinely use Linksys as their default SSID.

Most people prefer to rename their Wi-Fi network for them to improve the security of their home network

. You need to pay attention to the fact that the name you choose should not be selected so that your network is easily exposed to hacker threats. Follow the steps below to change your network name

Change the default network name

First, you need to log in to your router. Run your browser, enter the Internet address 192.168.1.1, and press the Enter key. This address works for most routers.

Next, you must enter the username and password. If you use the default password and username, these fields’ value equals admin.

After entering your router’s settings page, click on the Basic Wireless option in the Wireless tab to change the SSID.

Enter the desired name of your network in the Wireless Network name (SSID) field. The SSID is case-sensitive, and its length should not exceed 32 alphabetic characters. WeNames like HackMeIfUCan or GoAheadMakeMyDay is used by some users. Suggest avoiding words that might make hackers determined to attack your network.

Save the new SSID

The new SSID will not be active until you save the changes on your router. For this purpose, you must click the Save Settings button to save the changes. In this case, a message will appear and ask whether you are sure to do this. You don’t need to reboot your router to use the new SSID.