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How to Find the SSID on a Computer

Method 1 of 2:

On Windows

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    Click
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    . Doing this will open a window with wireless networks around you.
    1. You may first have to click ^ to view the Wi-Fi icon.
    2. 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.
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    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
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    . It's in the upper-right corner of the Mac's screen.
    1. If you see
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      here, click it, then click Turn Wi-Fi On.
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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.
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    Review the other available networks. Any network names you see here are the SSIDs of other networks near you.
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