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RCN - How to change Wifi Name?

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RCN WiFi router comes with a default SSID(s). It’s better to change it to your chosen name and password since using default or common SSID, can make it easier for hackers to crack the WPA2 encryption.

The network name is part of the encryption algorithm, and password cracking dictionaries as rainbow tables include common SSIDs.

An SSID is known as service set identifier is a sequence of characters that create a unique name for a wireless network.

SSIDs differentiate one wireless LAN from another, so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific wireless LAN must use the same SSID.

An SSID is also called a network name. If you’re using a different router aside from Linksys these are the steps below to change the name of your WiFi.

What’s a good WiFi name?

Naming your WiFi might seem to be an easy task. Some might opt for something funny like LAN before time or something witty like Modem Family. Having good WiFi might not be very essential like having a strong password but it still would make a difference.

In choosing a good name for your WiFi, it would be best to:

Don’t give away any of your personal information- Avoid choosing a name that would make you identifiable to avoid being an easy target because it contains your info.

Don’t name it as a public hotspot-  If you name it as a hotspot, yes it might not point to you but people would always try to connect and your router would then be busy trying to respond to each connection attempt that it won’t have as much processing power left to handle requests in your home.

Always use common sense- Use your better judgment in choosing an appropriate name for your WiFi. The best name ever would come from your original creation always.

How to change your RCN WiFi Name?

On a hard-wired or Ethernet computer, open a web browser and type the address for the router device you are using in the address bar:

Archer C7 AC1750

192.168.0.1 

Arris DG860

192.168.0.1

Arris DG1670   

192.168.0.1

Arris DG2460

192.168.0.1

Arris DG2470

192.168.0.1

Arris DG3450

192.168.0.1

Asus RT Series

192.168.1.1

Calix 854G Indoor ONT

192.168.1.1

Calix 844E-1 Wireless Router

192.168.1.1

eero

app only 

Hitron CGN Wireless Cable Gateway

192.168.0.1

Hitron CGN3 Wireless Cable Gateway

192.168.0.1

Hitron Coda 3582

192.168.0.1

Hitron Coda 3589

192.168.0.1

Linksys BEFCMU4 All-in-One

192.168.0.1

Linksys WRT54G2/e1000/e1200 Router

192.168.1.1

Linksys e2500 Router/ea2700/ea2750 Router/ea6350 Router

192.168.1.1

Motorola SBG Series 

192.168.1.1

Netgear R7000 Nighthawk Router

192.168.1.1

Pace D5001 All-in-one

192.168.0.1

Technicolor CGM 4231

192.168.0.1

Ubee All-in-One

192.168.0.1

Ubee 1301

192.168.100.1

Hit Enter after finding your corresponding path to your router. You would be prompted for a username and password.   Below you will find the username/password for each device.

Archer C7 AC1750

admin/admin 

Arris DG860

admin/password

Arris DG1670

admin/password

Arris DG2460

admin/password

Arris DG2470

admin/password

Arris DG3450

admin/password

Asus RT Series

printed on device label

Calix 854G Indoor ONT

printed on device label

Calix 844E-1 Wireless Router

printed on device label

eero

app only 

Hitron CGN Wireless Cable Gateway

cusadmin/password

Hitron CGN3 Wireless Cable Gateway

cusadmin/password

Hitron Coda 3582

cusadmin/password 

Hitron Coda 3589

cusadmin/password 

Hitron Coda 4589

cusadmin/password

Linksys BEFCMU4 All-in-One

<blank>/admin

Linksys WRT54G2/e1000/e1200 Router

admin/admin

Linksys e2500 Router/ea2750 Router/ea6350 Router

<blank>/admin

Linksys ea2700

admin/admin

Motorola SBG Series

admin/motorola 

Netgear R7000 Nighthawk Router

admin/password

Pace D5001 All-in-one

printed on device label

Technicolor CGM 4231

<blank>/<blank>

Ubee All-in-One

user/user

Ubee 1301

printed on device label

Click OK
Click on Wireless
In the Service Set Identifier (SSID) box, place a name or number that will most easily be remembered and recognized. These could be fun or personal names associated with you such as LAN solo or King’s Empire.
A WPA2 Password Field appears in this same section, populate an appropriate password.
If a New Channel drop-down box is present, select auto.
Click Apply

After Thoughts

WiFi names and passwords do matter and it’s best to know how to change them. It would make sure that all your WiFi network names and passwords are safe and protected.

Getting the best maximum connectivity of your RCN WiFi would provide you and your family the fastest internet connection ever!


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