What does an SSID look like?

Typically, manufacturers create default SSIDs by combining a company's name with random numbers or letters. Depending on your router brand, the default SSID names could look something like this: TP-Link_015040, netgear37, Linksys00042, etc.
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How do I find my SSID number?

Look for a sticker on your router.
  1. What kind of device connected to your network are we using to find the SSID? Windows Mac OS Android iOS.
  2. Left-click the wireless signal icon (most often located in bottom right corner of the desktop). Within the list of networks, look for the network name listed next to Connected.
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Where do I find SSID on router?

You can find the network name (SSID) in two places:
  1. Sticker on the bottom of the router. On the bottom of the router you will find a sticker showing the network name and the WPA2 password. ...
  2. Network Login Details flyer. The latest Sitecom routers are supplied with a Network Login Details flyer.
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What is an SSID number for Wi-Fi?

SSID is simply the technical term for a Wi-Fi network name. When you set up a wireless home network, you give it a name to distinguish it from other networks in your neighbourhood. You'll see this name when you connect your devices to your wireless network.
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Is SSID the same as IP address?

SSID stands for "service set identifier," and it is used to uniquely identify any given wireless network. You can think of it as the IP address for a wireless network. Every wireless network that's set up needs to be identifiable by other devices on the network and for the data packets that will along it.
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Where is Wi-Fi password on router?

Go to your router's web interface and sign in with the current username and password your router requires. Look through the router's interface for a “Wi-Fi” or similarly labeled section. You'll see the current Wi-Fi password displayed on this screen, and you can also choose to change it to anything you want from here.
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Is SSID the password?

The SSID is the name of your wireless network. This is what you will look for when connecting wireless computers and devices. The Password is the secret word or phrase you will enter when first connecting a device to your wireless network. Each computer or device you connect will need to use this password.
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Is SSID the same as MAC address?

BSSID is the MAC address of the AP's radio for that service set. SSID is the service set identifier or network name for the basic service set(BSS). ESSID is the same as the SSID but is used across multiple access points as part of the same WLAN.
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What is SSID in hotspot?

wireless network name (SSID)
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Where is SSID on iPhone hotspot?

An SSID is the name of a WiFi network. So if you are looking for the SSID for the WiFi network you are connected to on your iPhone, you will go to Settings > WiFi and there you will see the name (or SSID) of the network. An SSID is the name of a WiFi network.
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How do I setup a SSID hotspot?

To add a hotspot SSID:
  1. Select Configuration > WIPS > Advanced Settings > HotSpot SSIDs.
  2. Click Add New HotSpot SSID.
  3. Type a new hotspot SSID and click OK. If an AP with the hotspot SSID is detected, an event is generated.
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How do I add a SSID to my iPhone?

On the Settings menu, tap Wi-Fi.
  1. Tap the Wi-Fi button to activate this feature.
  2. Under the list of Wi-Fi Networks, tap Other…
  3. Enter the wireless network name (SSID) of the router.
  4. Tap Security and select from the listed security modes.
  5. NOTE: The password is case-sensitive.
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Does a WiFi router have a MAC address?

Your MAC address can be found on the main/first page of the router's web interface when you log in.
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What is the purpose of a wireless SSID?

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.
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Why do routers have 2 MAC addresses?

Each network interface has its own unique MAC address, assigned by the vendor of the equipment. So if you have a wired and a wireless interface you will see two addresses.
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Is WPA key same as Wi-Fi password?

You'll also see WPA2 – it's the same idea, but a newer standard. WPA Key or Security Key: This is the password to connect your wireless network. It's also called a Wi-Fi Security Key, a WEP Key, or a WPA/WPA2 Passphrase. This is another name for the password on your modem or router.
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What can you do with someone's MAC address?

If you know the MAC address of someone's device it is possible to 'spoof' it and steal someone's internet connection. The only way you can connect to a computer remotely is using an IP or Internet Protocol address, and even then there are many security features in place to prevent you from doing such.
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Can 2 routers have the same MAC address?

If two devices have the same MAC Address (which occurs more often than network administrators would like), neither computer can communicate properly. On an Ethernet LAN, this will cause a high number of collisions. Duplicate MAC Addresses on the same LAN are a problem.
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How many IP addresses does a router have?

Routers are special because they have two IP addresses. An IP address is assigned to each of the router's two “interfaces”. The first router interface is called the WAN (Wide Area Network) interface.
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Why iPhone Cannot connect to Wi-Fi?

The most common reasons why your iPad or iPhone won't connect to Wi-Fi include a poor connection signal, an incorrect Wi-Fi password, your Wi-Fi or mobile data settings, restricted network settings, or even a bulky phone case. A weak Wi-Fi connection can also mean you need to increase your internet speed.
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Why is my phone not connecting to Wi-Fi?

If your Android phone won't connect to Wi-Fi, you should first make sure that your phone isn't on Airplane Mode, and that Wi-Fi is enabled on your phone. If your Android phone claims it's connected to Wi-Fi but nothing will load, you can try forgetting the Wi-Fi network and then connecting to it again.
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Why won't my iPhone connect to Wi-Fi even with correct password?

To do this go to Settings, General, Reset, then select Reset Network Settings. You'll need to Enter your phone's PIN, after which your phone will reboot. When it restarts, you can connect to the problem Wi-Fi network again. This should hopefully fix the problem.
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Why is my mobile hotspot not working?

Disable battery saver or low power mode

This isn't supposed to include limiting your phone's ability to connect to a hotspot, but all software gets buggy from time to time. This is an issue that is known to occur, especially on Android. Try turning battery saver off and see if that fixes the issue.
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How do I get my hotspot to work?

Here's how you configure a hotspot connection on Android:
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Go into Network & internet.
  3. Select Hotspot & tethering.
  4. Tap on Wi-Fi hotspot.
  5. This page has options for turning the hotspot feature on and off. ...
  6. Follow instructions to customize the hotspot feature to your liking.
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