Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro 3G, User Manual

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84 Settings
3.
In the
SSID
field, enter the new name.
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.
Follow the onscreen instructions to reconnect to Wi-Fi. (See “How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi?” on
page 115.)
Linking the SSID and the Host Name
If you link the SSID (Wi-Fi network name) and the Hostname (name of your device):
●
The SSID becomes whatever the Hostname is (you cannot change the SSID — only the Hostname).
●
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 115.)
Notes: If you’re sharing your connection, other users must also reconnect to Wi-Fi; provide them with the
new SSID.
For security reasons, it’s recommended you disable SSID Broadcast. (See "Network Panel" on
page 79.)