Sierra Wireless Clear Spot 4G+ User Manual page 85

Rev 1.0 Apr.10
To change the SSID:
1. Log in to the home page.
Advanced settings
2. Click
Wi-Fi > Network
3. Click
SSID
4. In the field, enter the new name.
SSID
If the field is not available, Link SSID and Hostname is enabled. You
Hostname
must either edit
Link SSID and Hostname
Save
5. Click .
6. Reconnect to Wi-Fi: follow the instructions on-screen, and see
I Connect to Wi-Fi?" on page
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
Panel" on page 82
.
Linking the SSID and the Host Name
SSID
If you link the (Wi-Fi network name) and the Hostname (name of your
device):
• 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.
Advanced settings
2. Click
Wi-Fi > Network
3. Click
Link SSID and Hostname
4. Select the
SSID
The field gets the value of Hostname and becomes unavailable (grayed
out).
Save
5. Click .
The device resets, after which you must reconnect to Wi-Fi. See
I Connect to Wi-Fi?" on page
( ).
.
(and the SSID will get the same value), or disable
and edit the SSID.
110.
( ).
Router > LAN
or .
check box.
110.
Settings
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