Sierra Wireless Overdrive - Manual (Page 92)

84 Settings
If the SSID field is not available, Link SSID and Hostname is enabled. You must either edit
Hostname (and the SSID will get the same value), or disable Link SSID and Hostname and edit
the SSID.
4. Click Save .
5. Reconnect to Wi-Fi: follow the instructions on-screen, and see “How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi?” on
page 116.
Note: If you’re sharing your connection with others, they also must reconnect to Wi-Fi; provide them the
new SSID.
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For security reasons, it’s recommended you disable SSID Broadcast. See "Network Panel" on
page 81.
Linking the SSID and the Host Name
If you link the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and the Hostname (name of your device):
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The SSID becomes whatever the Hostname is (you cannot change the SSID — only the Hostname).
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You only need to remember one name when selecting the Wi-Fi network, accessing the browser
interface, or accessing the microSD card.
To link the SSID and the Hostname:
1. Log in to the home page.
2. Click Advanced settings ( ).
3. Click Wi-Fi > Network or Router > LAN .
4. Select the Link SSID and Hostname check box.
The SSID field gets the value of Hostname and becomes unavailable (grayed out).
5. Click Save .
The device resets, after which you must reconnect to Wi-Fi. See “How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi?” on
page 116.