How to change the Name (SSID) and Password on Cisco Linksys N300 E1200 Router

Description: During the setup process Linksys automatically will assign a name (SSID) and password to your router. This article will show you how to use the included Setup CD to change the name and password.

  1. Insert the Linksys E-Series Setup CD into your optical drive. Or run the already installed program on your computer. Accept the license agreement and click Next to continue.
    Linksys E1200 Setup Screen
  2. If the Router has already been set up it should bring you to the page below. Click on Change in the Router settings section.
    Linksys E1200 Setup Screen
  3. Under the Personalize section click on Change.
    Linksys E1200 Setup Screen
  4. Confirm that you intend to change the router name and password and click Yes.
    Linksys E1200 Setup Screen
  5. Next put in the new name and password you want to change to. Click on Change when finished.
    Linksys E1200 Setup Screen
  6. Once complete you will be taken back to the main page. Click on Finish.
    Linksys E1200 Setup Screen

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