How do I find my SSID on my NETGEAR router?

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Netgear: You can typically find the SSID by selecting the Basic settings option, and then selecting Wireless Settings. The SSID may be labeled as Wireless Network Name. The option to enable SSID Broadcast is often located by selecting Wireless Settings under the Advanced settings.

How do I find the SSID of my wireless router?

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi. The network name (SSID) you are connected to will have a check mark next to it.

What is the SSID number on a router?

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network, also known as Network ID. This is viewable to anyone with a wireless device within reachable distance of your network. It’s recommended you set up a password so not just anybody can connect to your network.

How do I find my SSID name and password?

You can likely find your router’s default network name, or SSID, on a sticker on the back or side of the router. It may also appear in the router’s manual. Your network name and Wi-Fi key are not the same as your router’s user name and password, which are used to access your router’s settings.

How many digits is an SSID number?

The technical term for a Wi-Fi network name is the Service Set Identifier, commonly referred to as the SSID. As defined in the 802.11 standard, an SSID can be up 32 characters long.

What is SSID choice in Wi-Fi?

A service set identifier (SSID) is a sequence of characters that uniquely names a wireless local area network (WLAN). An SSID is sometimes referred to as a “network name.” This name allows stations to connect to the desired network when multiple independent networks operate in the same physical area.

Can two networks have the same SSID?

You can run two routers with the same SSID to increase the range of your Wi-Fi network, but you must set up one router to handle the network administration and the other to act as a bridge back to the primary router.