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anti-microsoft

macrumors 68000
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Dec 15, 2006
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How do you change your Wi-Fi Network name from your Mac??
For example mine is called "WLAN_32" and I would like to call it something else.
NOTE: This is NOT an apple AirPort Base Station. It's another brand router.


Thanks

AMs
 

xUKHCx

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Jan 15, 2006
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The Kop
You have to do it in the routers configuration page, there will be an option somewhere.
 

davidwarren

macrumors 6502a
Aug 28, 2007
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You have to do it the way your router provides, most likely you enter it's IP address in your browser and manage it from there. You have to see what your routers setup IP address is, which can be found with a google search.
 

thesdx

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Jul 12, 2007
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Usually the IP is 192.168.1.1. If it asks you for a user/pass, the username is generally admin, and leave the password blank.
 

xUKHCx

Administrator emeritus
Jan 15, 2006
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The Kop
Usually the IP is 192.168.1.1. If it asks you for a user/pass, the username is generally admin, and leave the password blank.

This is manufacture/model specific

for example
my netgear is 192.168.0.1 admin password
my xstation is 10.0.0.1
sisters is 192.168.2.1

The user manual will tell you want it is, if not you can google it.
 

anti-microsoft

macrumors 68000
Original poster
Dec 15, 2006
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Anyone? I type in my IP into Safari and this box pops up and asks me for a password and username. I typed admin and left the password box blank but didn't accept (I also tried administrator and also tried my network's name and password but still no luck).

Ams.
 
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