50 Funny and Clever Wi-Fi SSID Network Names

Let’s face it - manufacturer assigned WiFi Wireless Router network names are simply boring. Every time you need to connect one of your devices, you probably see a long list of names like Belkin04621, Linksys1019014, netgear, linksys etc. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Show your neighbors you have some personality by updating your router’s name to something utterly awesome and watch the party invitations roll in. Think of a funny or clever name when setting up your Wi-Fi router. What is the best wifi names you can come up with?

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Changing your Wi-Fi Router's name

So how do you change your router’s name? First, don’t panic - it’s not complicated and you don’t need to call in the Geek Squad. Second, find your router’s web address on the bottom of your router or from its manual. It’s generally 192.168.1.1 (or 192.168.0.1, 192.168.2.1.), but could be something else entirely. Just enter the numbers into your browser: http://192.168.1.1

and *presto*, you’re connected to your router and will be prompted to enter your password and username. The default username and password are also in your wifi router's manual or on the bottom of the device. Login, then find the field to change your network name, Wireless Network Name, or SSID. Save the changes. Simple.

After changing the name, you will probably have to reconnected your WiFi devices to the unit.

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Sure, you probably have some great ideas for your router’s new name. But just in case, we have scoured the Net and have come up with our top 50 fave wireless network names. Changing the name does not compromise your security and may in fact increase it. Here are some funny and clever SSID names:

1. It Burns When IP
2. I’m Under Your Bed
3. Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi
4. FBI Surveillance Van #119871
5. DEA Surveillance #4188A87
6. I’m In Your Closet
7. I’m Watching You Now
8. Skynet Global Defense Network
9. Let Me Out Of Your Router
10. Undercover Police Car #751
11. I’m Cheating on my WiFi
12. InterTubes
13. Mom - Click Here for Internet
14. The Promised LAN
15. Because a LANnister Never Forgets
16. Occam’s Router
17. New England Clam Router
18. Keep it on the Download
19. Please Click For Identity Theft
20. Network Not Found
21. Bill Clinternet
22. I Can Haz Wireless?
23. Drop it Like a Hotspot
24. Router? I Hardly Knew Her
25. Viruses Are Us
26. NotTheDroidsYourLookingFor
27. NoFreeInternetHereKeepLooking
28. Call Me Maybe
29. Hidden Network
30. IP Freely
31. No Internet Access
32. NSA Net Secure
33. Get Off My LAN
34. The LAN Before Time
35. Untrusted Network
36. Virus Detected! Do Not Join
37. Malware Repository
38. Access Denied
39. Uncle_Touchys_Game_Room
40. C:\Virus.exe
41. No Wi-Fi For You
42. My Neighbors Suck!
43. Abraham Linksys
44. IP-UP
45. YerBabyIsReallyUgly
46. John Wilkes Bluetooth
47. Slow WiFi
48. Optimus Prime
49. WamBamThankYouLan
50. TellMyWiFiLoveHer

To make your WiFi Network name more secure you should also add "_nomap_optout" to the end of it.  This prevents Windows 10 for sharing it and Google from indexing it.

When picking a name do not use your name, address, birthdate, kid's name, pet's name, or other personal information as part of the SSID. Do you have a vote for Best Wifi Names? Leave a comment below.