How do I find the SSID # for 2wire 941 UVERSE. I have the WEP key but the DSI requires the SSID #.?

When we got UVERSE a couple months ago the tech gave me the WEP key but nothing else...I can't find it on the modem :(|||WEP isn't worth a rat's keester to begin with.


Reset the router to factory defaults (using the reset button on back) and redo the entire setup, like this:


Go to your router mfgr's website %26amp; get the User Manual for the unit.


You'll need to use this for navigating around the 'Administrative interface".


(While there MAKE CERTAIN to check for 'firmware' updates to your model!)





Wireless Router settings:


With a CAT5 cable, tether the router to computer; open a browser; in the address bar type 192.168.X.X (see User Manual for exact address for administration interface address) %26amp; find the Settings for Security).


Default entrance info page: http://www.routerpasswords.com/





Set for WPA (WPA2 if your computers support this level) %26amp; AES.


(Use WEP only as a last resort: it's apprentice work to crack).





Also;


Turn off 'SSID' broadcast (be sure to give your network a new name (nothing obvious!) %26amp; write it down; it will be needed to 'Add' your WiFi network later in your computer settings;


(Or have a little fun by naming it "[your County's] Sheriff's Department Intercept")





Disable: UPnP; QoS (unless using VoIP or gaming); and WAN access to Administrative interface.





Enable: Router management username %26amp; bulletproof passphrase (not the same as Internet access password, which would be the PSK (Pre-Shared Key)).


PSK's should be over 7 characters; letters %26amp; numbers (mixed), not words.


Put this # on tape %26amp; put on the top of the router for easy access.





Note: Mac address filtering will prevent casual freeloaders, but will not deter committed hackers. Mac addresses are on the front end of packets, therefore un-encrypted %26amp; easily copied and used to 'spoof' packets; enabling a 'man in the middle' attacks.





You might want to also set (in 'Connections') as 'always connected' to prevent disconnects when there is no activity to or from the Internet.





These changes should be "Saved" before you disconnect the CAT5. See your manual for how/where to do that.|||The SSID your looking for is the name of your network in your home. 2WIRE941 would be the SSID if that is the name of the network you connect to. Hope that helped.