You may or may not have heard of SSID but for those who have, there have been a lot of wondering as to what it is and what it does.
SSID which stands for Service Set Identifier relates to router networks. This is also known as the Wi-Fi name.
In this article, you will learn what the SSID number is, where it can be found, and how to change it.
What Is The SSID Number?
The Service Set Identifier is the technical name for a Wi-Fi network. By default, they are a combination of the router company’s name and random characters and they can be set to the user’s personal preference.
SSID can be up to 32 characters long in name and that is what everyone will see when they turn on their Wi-Fi option and try to connect to your network.
How To Find The SSID
Finding your SSID is not a difficult thing to do. It should come with the router in its package.
If not, then check behind or beneath the router. There should be a sticker with the SSID and also the password.
How To Change The SSID
There is only one way to change your SSID and that is to log in to your router network.
Step 1: Open a browser
On your device, make sure you have a strong internet connection and launch a browser.
Step 2: IP Address
Visit your router’s IP Address by entering it in your browser’s URL. The IP Address is found in the manual that comes with the router along with your credentials to log in to your account.
Step 3: Choose a New Name
Once the homepage is open, go to the Settings tab and try to locate an option with the heading “SSID”, “Wi-Fi Name” or “Network name.
This will display the generic name. Change it to your personal preference, Save the changes, and exit.
The new name you entered for your router is now what is going to appear when searching for your Wi-Fi network. You have a 32-character limit and it is also case sensitive.
Conclusion
If you’re using your mobile device as an internet hotspot, then the SSID is the phone’s name and that can be changed in the Settings of your phone.
In this article, you have learned what an SSID number is, where to find it, and how to change it.