How to Find the SSID on a Computer
Click ., Find your current network's name., Review the other available network SSIDs.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Click .
Doing this will open a window with wireless networks around you.
You may first have to click ^ to view the Wi-Fi icon.
If you see an "x" next to the Wi-Fi icon, click it, then click Wi-Fi Off to turn Wi-Fi back on. -
Step 2: Find your current network's name.
The network you're connected to will appear at the top of the pop-up window.
You'll see "Connected" beneath its name., You'll see a list of network names in the pop-up window; each of these names is a specific network's SSID. -
Step 3: Review the other available network SSIDs.
Detailed Guide
Doing this will open a window with wireless networks around you.
You may first have to click ^ to view the Wi-Fi icon.
If you see an "x" next to the Wi-Fi icon, click it, then click Wi-Fi Off to turn Wi-Fi back on.
The network you're connected to will appear at the top of the pop-up window.
You'll see "Connected" beneath its name., You'll see a list of network names in the pop-up window; each of these names is a specific network's SSID.
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