When coming up with a name, try to make it memorable without giving away private information. However, it is more useful for network identification when there are lots of WiFi networks.

Change the default name to something else.Ĭhanging the SSID is a simple step that makes a minor positive impact on security.

Log into your 2Wire Gateway modem using in a browser.

Sure, you could go with “Sue’s Network” but wouldn’t “The Domain of Doom” look cooler? And either one is better than “2WIRE361.” In addition, naming your network is an opportunity to be creative. If you live in a busy apartment complex or somewhere with lots of AT&T customers, this doesn’t help network identification either. The default SSID on an AT&T 2Wire Gateway, one of the most common modem/routers, is typically ‘2WIRE’ plus the last three digits of the modem’s serial number.Įveryone knows this and, while each modem has a different serial number, it doesn’t take a genius to try different number combinations to access it. The SSID (service set identifier) is the name of your network. If your computer is connected via WiFi, you may be kicked off the network and have to log in again. You will now be able to use your new WiFi password to access the network.

Select Save at the bottom right of the page.

Select User Network and change the WiFi password where indicated.

Enter the IP address into your browser and enter the Device Access Code when prompted.

Connect your computer to the network if it isn’t already.

The IP address might be or it might be something else.

Look at the sticker on the side of the modem for the IP address for configuration and Device Access Code.

At&t router configuration