How to Find the SSID on a Computer
Method 1 of 2:
On Windows
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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.
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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. -
Review the other available network SSIDs. You'll see a list of network names in the pop-up window; each of these names is a specific network's SSID.
Method 2 of 2:
On Mac
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Click. It's in the upper-right corner of the Mac's screen.
- If you see here, click it, then click Turn Wi-Fi On.
- If you see
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Look for your network's name. It's the name with a ✓ to the left of it. The name you see here is your network's current SSID. -
Review the other available networks. Any network names you see here are the SSIDs of other networks near you.
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