Sierra Wireless AirCard W801 User Manual page 98

To change the SSID:
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Click the Advanced Settings
3.
Select
Wi-Fi > Network
4.
In the field, enter the new name.
SSID
If the SSID field is not available,
(and the SSID will get the same value), or disable
Hostname
the SSID.
5.
Click Save .
6.
Reconnect to Wi-Fi: follow the instructions on-screen, and see "How do I Connect to Wi-Fi?" on
page 126.
Note:
If you're sharing your connection with others, they also must reconnect to Wi-Fi; provide them the
new SSID.
For security reasons, it's recommended you disable SSID Broadcast. See "Network Section of the
Wi-Fi Tab" on page 88.
Linking the SSID and the Host Name
If you link the (Wi-Fi network name) and the
SSID
Hotspot):
●
The SSID becomes whatever the Hostname is (you cannot change the SSID — only the Hostname).
●
You only need to remember one name when selecting the Wi-Fi network, accessing the browser
interface, or accessing the microSD card.
To link the SSID and the Hostname:
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Click the Advanced Settings
3.
Select Wi-Fi > Network
4.
Select the
Link SSID and Hostname
The field gets the value of
SSID
5.
Click Save .
The device resets, after which you must reconnect to Wi-Fi. See "How do I Connect to Wi-Fi?" on
page 126.
92 Configuring the Wi-Fi Network
button.
.
Link SSID and Hostname
button.
or Router > LAN .
field.
and becomes unavailable (grayed out).
Hostname
is enabled. You must either edit
Link SSID and Hostname
(name of your Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile
Hostname
and edit