How do I remove annoying suffix number from wireless network name ?


  1. swayzak
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    How do I remove annoying suffix number from wireless network name ?


    Hi

    I've just upgraded my ADSL router, and renamed the network SSID (in the router) to my preferred name.

    Windows detected it fine, but when I hover over the wireless icon on taskbar it says:

    "...... 2" (where ...... is the name of my network)

    In the Network and Sharing center settings (Control Panel), the network shows up as "...... 2", but when I enter Manage Wireless Networks, the network is listed as "......", without the suffix !!

    So I can't see a way of renaming it so it shows up as "......." in the Task Bar.

    Can anyone advise ?


    thanks
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  3. xxxdannyxxx
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    Hello swayzak

    Try this go to Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and Sharing Center. Click on the picture icon of your network (home/public etc) You can change the name there, then at the bottom click merge/delete network locations and you will be able to remove or merge any duplicate connections.
    Hope this helps

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  4. swayzak
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    Brilliant - thanks !
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  6. xxxdannyxxx
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    swayzak said:
    Brilliant - thanks !
    No problem mate

    Danny
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