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by: try10 March 20, 2012 7:38 PM PDT

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how can i change my WIFI hotspot name on my laptop?

by try10 - 3/20/12 7:38 PM

hi,

this has been going on for months... i dont usually post on these types of forums, cuz i usually find the answers before posting..
anyhow, i cant find the answer to this.
i know it sounds simple... just change my computer name...
but that doesnt do the trick.

basically i am trying to change the wifi name that the laptop sends out.
it is currently my name, and i wish to change that.

i have gone into system prefs and changed the computer name to JOE.
but when i turn on INTERNET SHARING... my phone sees the wifi as my JOE SCHMOE'S MACBOOK PRO.
even when i click on the wifi sharing icon on the right, top menu bar, it says JOE SCHMOE'S MACBOOK PRO with a check mark by it.

can someone please help me?

thanks so much, in advance.

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by Jimmy Greystone - 3/20/12 8:48 PM

In Reply to: how can i change my WIFI hotspot name on my laptop? by try10

Check the Sharing section of System Preferences on JOE. Note the text box at the top. Anything look familiar?


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by try10 - 3/20/12 9:20 PM

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hi,

yes, i checked the sharing section of system preferences... and it says JOE as the computer name.
but the wifi still says JOE SCHMOE'S MACBOOK PRO.


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Here's how to do it in Lion,

by mrmacfixit Moderator - 3/21/12 5:01 AM

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it may be the same in other versions of OS X .

System Preferences, Sharing.

"Share your connect from: Etherenet"
"To computers using: Wi-Fi"

Wi-Fi Options (directly under the choices for sharing)

There you will see options for Network name, channel and Security

Change the name there

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worked!

by try10 - 3/22/12 7:31 AM

In Reply to: Here's how to do it in Lion, by mrmacfixit Moderator

thank you soooo much!

that did it!
i cant believe i didnt check there!
i was almost positive i changed the name in that section... but i guess i didnt!

much appreciated!
you saved me a lot of frustration!
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(NT) Glad it worked for you

by mrmacfixit Moderator - 3/22/12 3:35 PM

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