Change the network (computer) ID that other computers see on the network?

Hi,

·         Is your computer on domain network?

·         What is the make and model of router?

How to Change the Name of a Wireless Network

When you originally set up your wireless network, you likely gave it a name. If you didn't, it probably defaulted to the brand name of your wireless router. You don't have to be stuck with the name you originally gave it or the default name. You can change the name of a wireless network quite easily.

a)      Look in your router's instruction manual to find its internal IP address. The IP address is a series of numbers, broken up by periods. For example, a common IP address is 192.168.0.1.

b)      Open an Internet browser window, such as Firefox or Internet Explorer.

c)       Type the router's IP address into the address bar and click, "Enter." This will open a web page with your router's control panel.

d)      Enter your user information if required. The username will often default to "Admin" and then enter the personal password you set up when you originally created your wireless network.

e)      Access the "Wireless" link on the page.

f)       Enter your new wireless network name in the field labeled "Wireless Network Name." This field is also commonly labeled as "SSID" which stands for "Service Set Identifier." Your new wireless network name will be saved.

Change the default SSID

Routers and access points use a wireless network name known as a service set identifier (SSID). Most manufacturers use the same SSID for all of their routers and access points. We recommend that you change the default SSID to keep your wireless network from overlapping with other wireless networks that might be using the default SSID. It makes it easier for you to identify which wireless network is yours, if there's more than one nearby, because the SSID is typically shown in the list of available networks. Check the information that came with your device for instructions about how to change the default SSID.

Hope this helps

There is no domain.

The network SSID is not the problem.

There is a modem on the wireless network.

There are/were 3 computers on the "Home" network. That network is/was working just fine. All computers on the network have been ID'd correctly, as I had previously specified.

I just added a new PC with Windows 7 to this network. The custom builder of this PC had given the PC a computer name of the "account#". That "account#" continues to be displayed as the ID of the PC, on the network. All the other computers' displayed IDs are correct/unchanged.

I have changed the "computer ID", "computer name", "workgroup name", etc., every ID that I can find, to a meaningful ID on the new PC running Windows 7. But, the ID of this PC remains the "account#" when identified on the network. I have contacted the "builder", they told me to do what I have already done, ie, change the "computer ID", which I had already done, but did it again, just in case.

Thanks for your response, Lloyd

Networking is inactive in safe mode.

Network Troubleshooter is inactive in safe mode.

This PC is using Windows 7 Pro 64-bit SP1.

Thanks for the input.

Hi,

Follow these steps and check if it helps.

**Step 1:**1. Try disconnecting from the network (unplug cable or disconnect from wireless)

2. Reboot the computer and log on with a local user account with admin rights.

Does that change anything; do the options seem to be ok when you do this?

Step 2:

If not check if the Network ID option is disabled in ‘Safe Mode with Networking’.

Below are the steps which talks about how to get into ‘Safe Mode with Networking’:

1.     Restart your computer if it is powered on.

2.     Tap the F8 key after your computer initially powers on.

3.     Once you see the Advanced Boot Options menu you can stop tapping.

4.     Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight your selection.

5.     Select Safe Mode with Networking’ and press Enter.

6.     You should see drivers loading, and then please wait.

7.     You should then be at the Welcome Screen.

8.     Logon to your computer using an account with Administrator privileges.

Access the below link to know more about ‘Safe Mode with Networking’:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

**Step 3:**You may also run Network Troubleshooter that would help us diagnose the issue better.

Access the below link for detailed information on Network Troubleshooter:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Using-the-Network-troubleshooter-in-Windows-7

**Step 4:**If the issue still persists, try deleting and recreating connections, reconfigure the Network connection and check for the issue.

Hope this helps.