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In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
6.
To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.
When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its network name (SSID) so that it displays
when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or wireless device.
7.
To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field.
The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly
generated and is on the router's label. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new
name and keep it in a safe place.
8.
To change the wireless channel, select a number from the Channel menu.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you experience
interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with
different channels to see which is the best.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to
reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is four
channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
9.
Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the
network.
10.
Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings.
If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:
•
Is your computer or wireless device connected to another wireless network in your area? Some
wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network without wireless security that they
discover.
•
Is your computer or wireless device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before
you changed the settings)? If so, update the wireless network selection in your computer or wireless
device to match the current settings for your network.
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