Microsoft Windows assigns a default name to each network. You may want to change the name of your network in Windows to personalize it or make it easier for you to identify. This article will help you to locate and change the name of your Wifi Network.
How to find the name of your wireless Network
- Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings ⚙, or use Windows + I to quickly open Settings.
- Select the Network & Internet tab.
- Select Wi-fi and your network name will show at the top.
How to change your Wifi Network name
Method 1: Change your wireless network name using settings:
- Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings ⚙, or use Windows + I to quickly open Settings.
- Select the Network and Internet tab.
- Click on Advanced Network Settings.
- Under the Network Adapters tab click Wifi.
- Scroll down to rename this adapter and click rename.
- Enter your new network name and click save.
Method 2: Edit your wireless network name using the command prompt:
- Press the Windows key ⊞ + R to open then command prompt.
- Type cmd and press Enter.
- Type ipconfig and press Enter.
- This will show your router’s IP address, listed as default gateway.
- Next, paste the IP address directly into your browser address bar and press Enter.
- Log in as administrator.
- Go to settings and then Wifi name.
- Enter your new network name.
