How do I change the SSID/network name of my router?

Method 1

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter or http://dlinkrouter.local or http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar.

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The default username is Admin and the password is blank (nothing). Click Login.

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Step 2: Click on the Setup tab on the top of the configuration page and then click the Wireless Settings button on the left side.

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Step 3: Click on Manual Wireless Network Setup

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Step 4: Next to SSID, type in a new SSID.

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Step 5: Click Save Settings to save your settings.

Method 2

If you’ve registered your router with mydlink, you may log in to the mydlink web portal at eu.mydlink.com to modify the settings.

Step 1: Go to https://eu.mydlink.com

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Step 2: Log in to mydlink with your existing mydlink account and password.

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Step 3: Choose the router from My Devices. Go to Settings.

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Step 4: Go to Basic Settings and modify your SSID.

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Step 5: Select Apply if you have made changes to Settings.

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Step 6: Select Yes if you would like to apply the new settings to the router. It will take at least 80 seconds to save the changes and reboot the router.

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