Q: how do I rename my network?

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Salliegirl

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Q: how do I rename my network?

I need to rename my wifi network using Time Capsule. It's currently named w/my actual name and I don't want people in the neighborhood knowing it is my

wireless network. How do I do this?

Time Capsule 802.11n (4th Gen)

Posted on Feb 19, 2012 2:31 PM

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Bob Timmons

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If you have not already done so, please download and install AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mac OS X Lion

Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility 5.6

Click Manual Setup

Click the Wireless tab located just below the row of icons

Edit the Wireless Network Name as you wish

Click Update at the lower right of the window to save your changes and allow 25-30 seconds for the router to fully restart

Posted on Feb 19, 2012 3:45 PM

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by Bob Timmons,

Bob Timmons Feb 19, 2012 3:17 PM in response to Salliegirl
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Feb 19, 2012 3:17 PM in response to Salliegirl

Can you click on the Apple icon in the upper left hand corner of your Mac's screen and then click on About This Mac and let us know what version of OSX your Mac is running?
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LaPastenague Feb 19, 2012 3:19 PM in response to Salliegirl
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Feb 19, 2012 3:19 PM in response to Salliegirl

Open airport utility.. manual setup, on the landing page, locate the sub menu, wireless.. second item, wireless network name.

If you are using Lion with airport utiity 6 download 5.6 if the functions you want are missing.. Apple decided people didn't need all kinds of functions in the new utility so now instead of one they have two.. one pretty face and one that actually works.
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Salliegirl Feb 19, 2012 3:24 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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Feb 19, 2012 3:24 PM in response to Bob Timmons

Yes I am operating 10.7.2
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Salliegirl Feb 19, 2012 3:49 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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Feb 19, 2012 3:49 PM in response to Bob Timmons

Thanks for the help, Bob. This was just what I needed.
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Accepted Answer · Feb 19, 2012 3:45 PM

Bob Timmons

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Feb 19, 2012 3:45 PM in response to Salliegirl

If you have not already done so, please download and install AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mac OS X Lion

Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility 5.6

Click Manual Setup

Click the Wireless tab located just below the row of icons

Edit the Wireless Network Name as you wish

Click Update at the lower right of the window to save your changes and allow 25-30 seconds for the router to fully restart

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