Finding WiFi ESSID

When you tap and hold the WiFi icon on your device, you’ll see a number of network names or SSIDs in your area.

SSID is a unique network name.

For example, you typically see them in the list of available Wi-Fi networks in your area.

Access points and wireless router networks broadcast their SSIDs to identify themselves.

Your SSID may be printed on the router near the cable ports.

If it’s not there, look on the side or the back of the device.

But it’s usually easier to check the network name through the operating system.

Find the WiFi icon on the bottom right of your screen.

It looks like a dot with three lines.

Click the WiFi icon to see your network’s SSID.

You’ll also see the SSIDs of other networks in your area.

Look on the upper right corner of your screen for the WiFi icon.

Click the WiFi icon to see a list of networks in range and their SSIDs.

Your network’s SSID will be distinguished with a blue WiFi icon while the other network names will be grey.

Finding your SSID on iPhone or iPad is a straightforward task.

Open Settings and then go to WiFi.

Here, you’ll see a checkmark next to your SSID.

Open the Settings app on your Android device.

Tap Connections.

Under “Wi-Fi,” you’ll see your network’s SSID.

Tap your network’s SSID to see the SSIDs of other networks in the area.

To find your network SSID, follow the steps below for the relevant device and operating system.

On a routerTo find the network SSID on your router, you should look for a sticker on the bottom or side of the device. The sticker will contain your default SSID and Wi-Fi password (or network key). However, the sticker won’t help if someone has already changed the router SSID. If you have a device (like a computer or smartphone) that’s connected to the network, you can usually see the SSID in the device’s Wi-Fi settings. Another way of checking your router SSID is by accessing your router’s admin interface:1.Enter the router’s IP address in a web browser.2.Log in with the admin username and password.3.Look for the Wi-Fi settings section — the SSID will be listed there.

On Windows1.Click on the Wi-Fi icon located in the bottom right corner and you will find a list of available networks (SSIDs).2.The SSID of the network you are connected to is shown at the top of the window.

On macOS1.Look for the Wi-Fi icon located in the upper right corner to find a list of available networks (SSIDs).2.The Wi-Fi network you are connected to will have a blue Wi-Fi icon next to it.

On Android1.Go to “Settings” and choose “Wi-Fi.”2.The SSID of the network you are connected to will be shown above “Connected.”

On iOS1.Go to “Settings” and choose “Wi-Fi.”2.The name of the network (SSID) you are connected to will have a check mark next to it.

If you want to connect to your own wireless network but don’t know your SSID, the best option is to connect your router to the computer via an Ethernet cable and log in to its web interface.