You can personalise your wireless network by changing your Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password from your router’s settings page.

Before you start

• Connect your device to the router.
• Keep your new Wi-Fi name and password somewhere safe.
• After saving the changes, reconnect all of your devices using the new Wi-Fi credentials.

Steps

1. Type 192.168.1.1 into your browser and the login screen will appear. You can find your login credentials on the removable card on the back of the router, and on the sticker on the back of your router.
2. Once you have entered your login credentials, go to the upper right corner and click on the dropdown menu, then navigate to ‘Network Setting>Wireless’
3. In the ‘Wireless Network Name’ field enter your new desired wifi network name, and click ‘Apply’ when complete.
4. To change the password, you will need to navigate to the bottom of the page and untick ‘Generate Password Automatically’ after which you will be able to set your own password below, click Apply when complete.

For more information, check the Zyxel EX5601 router manual.