The Wi-Fi network name is also called the SSID.
- Open the router admin page.
- Go to Wireless or Wi-Fi settings.
- Edit the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz names as needed.
- Save and reconnect devices.
Avoid including your full name, address, or apartment number in the SSID.
Plan the change before saving it
Changing How to Change Your Wi-Fi Name can disconnect every wireless client. Record the current settings, choose the new value and update critical devices first. Smart-home products may require manual reconnection, and a device can retain an old network profile even when the visible name looks similar.
How to confirm success
Reconnect one phone or computer, verify it receives a valid local address and test both local gateway access and Internet service. Then update other devices. If the old network name remains visible, confirm whether a mesh node, extender or ISP gateway is still broadcasting it.
Final verification step
Avoid reusing the exact name of a different nearby network, and consider whether separate band names are temporarily helpful for diagnosis. After migration, remove obsolete saved profiles from devices that repeatedly join the wrong SSID.