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Q: How do I change the name of my network?

For security purposes I want to change the name of my home network so passersby cannot see my name, EdZappen'a nework.

Can't find any way to do it.

Ed

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1), Time Capsule

Posted on Jan 30, 2014 2:44 PM

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Q: How do I change the name of my network?

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Jan 30, 2014 2:50 PM in response to ezappen
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    Jan 30, 2014 2:50 PM in response to ezappen

    Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility

    Click on the Time Capsule icon, then click Edit in the smaller window that appears

    Click the Wireless tab at the top of the next window

    Backspace/edit out the current Wireless Network Name and type in the name that you want to use

    Click Update at the lower right of the window and allow a full minute for the Time Capsule to restart

     

    You should be all set, except that you will need to log on to your "new" network with your devices, one by one.

  • by Ralph Landry1,

    Ralph Landry1 Jan 30, 2014 2:48 PM in response to ezappen
    Level 8 (41,782 points)
    Jan 30, 2014 2:48 PM in response to ezappen

    Login to your router, as administrator, and change the name of the network.  Change the network being attached to on every device because the old network no longer exists.

     

    You can also go to the AirPort Utility if you have an AirPort router and use that to change the network name.

  • by Ralph Landry1,

    Ralph Landry1 Jan 30, 2014 2:48 PM in response to Bob Timmons
    Level 8 (41,782 points)
    Jan 30, 2014 2:48 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    Knew I should have waited a while longer for you to catch this, Bob.