How to Change Wi-Fi Name (SSID) via 192.168.1.1 – Detailed Guide

SSID stands for “Service Set Identifier,” which is simply the name of your Wi-Fi network. It’s the name broadcast by your router that appears when your phone or computer searches for available networks. If you want to make your Wi-Fi name more personalized—or avoid conflicts with other network names nearby—you can change the SSID through your router’s admin panel. This guide uses the IP address 192.168.1.1 as an example and explain in detail how to change your SSID.

Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings and confirm that you’re connected to the correct wireless network (i.e., the one broadcast by the target router).

2. Launch a browser and type 192.168.1.1 into the address bar, then press Enter. If the page doesn’t load, your router might use other IP address, such as 192.168.0.1.

3. When the login page appears, enter your router’s admin username and password. Most routers use default credentials like admin/admin or admin/123456. You can find this information on the sticker on the back of the router. If you’ve changed the password before, use your custom credentials instead.

4. Once logged in, look through the router’s menu and find a section labeled “Wireless Settings” or “Wi-Fi Settings.” This menu on some router dashboard may be called “Wireless Network,” “Wireless Parameters,” or “Basic Settings.” Click to enter that section.

5. In the Wi-Fi settings page, locate the input field labeled “SSID” or “Network Name.” Click the field and type your new network name. SSIDs can include letters, numbers, and even Chinese characters, but try to keep it short and easy to remember.

6. If your router supports dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz), set a separate SSID for each band so that you can easily identify which one you’re connecting to.

7. After entering the new SSID, click “Save” or “Apply.” The router will save the settings and may prompt you to reconnect. It might also restart automatically to apply the changes.

8. Once the SSID is changed, any devices previously connected to the old network will be disconnected. Search for available Wi-Fi networks again and connect to the new SSID.

9. After reconnecting, your device will show it is connected to the new network. You’re now back online, and the SSID change is complete.

1. Do I need to reconnect my devices after changing the Wi-Fi name?

Yes. Once the Wi-Fi name is changed, your devices will treat it as a new network, so you’ll need to re-enter the password to connect.

2. What should I do if I can’t access 192.168.1.1?

If the login page doesn’t load, it could be due to being connected to the wrong Wi-Fi network, or the router may use a different IP such as 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.100.1. It’s also possible that you mistyped the address. Mistakes like 192.168.l.1, 192 l.168.1.1, 192.168.l.l, 192.168 l 1.1, 192.1681.1, 192.168.1.1., or 192168.1.1 are invalid IPs and will not open the router login page. Click to view：192.168.1.1 can't reach-common errors.

3. Can I change the SSID using my phone?

Absolutely! As long as your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi and you access 92.168.1.1 successfully, you can change the SSID just like you would on a computer. Simply follow the steps above.