What is the network name of my Wi-Fi Homeplug?
Wi-Fi Homeplugs from Sitecom transmit a wireless Wi-Fi signal that enables wireless devices, such as laptops, smartphones and tablets, to create a connection so that they can link to your home network.
In order to distinguish between your Wi-Fi Homeplug and other devices transmitting a Wi-Fi signal (such as your router), your Wi-Fi Homeplug transmits a Wi-Fi signal that is unique. This is displayed on your devices using a unique network name (sometimes also known as the SSID).
Your Wi-Fi Homeplug has a unique default network name. This can be found on the back label of your Wi-Fi Homeplug (the sticker on the rear side of the Homeplug) and on the Info Flyer supplied.
This is an example of an Info Flyer, in this case of a Sitecom LN-555 Wi-Fi Homeplug. The network name of your Wi-Fi Homeplug is printed next to Network name (marked blue in the screenshot above).
Do all Sitecom Homeplugs have a network name?
No, only those that transmit a Wi-Fi signal have a network name. At the moment, the following models have a network name:
• Sitecom LN-555 Wi-Fi Homeplug 500 Mbps Combo Pack (only the Wi-Fi model in the KIT).
• Sitecom LN-555 Wi-Fi Homeplug 500 Mbps.
• Sitecom LN-531 Wi-Fi Homeplug 200 Mbps Combo Pack (only the Wi-Fi model in the KIT).
• Sitecom LN-521 Wi-Fi Homeplug 200 Mbps.
Where can I find the network name of my Homeplug on my devices?
You can find the network name in the list of available wireless networks (for example, on your laptop or tablet). That will only be the case, however, if your Wi-Fi Homeplug has been installed correctly.
Windows
In Windows, open the list of wireless networks by using the left-hand mouse button to click on the network icon at the bottom right of the screen 
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The network name of your Wi-Fi Homeplug will appear in the list (assuming your Homeplug has been installed correctly). Sometimes, you will need to click on the Refresh button for your network name to appear (see the area marked in red in the screenshot above). If you previously changed the network name of your Wi-Fi Homeplug, you will need to look for the network name you changed it to.
Apple (Mac OS)
In MacOS, you can open the list of wireless networks by clicking on the network icon at the top right 
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The network name of your Wi-Fi Homeplug will appear in the list (assuming your Homeplug has been installed correctly). If you previously changed the network name of your Wi-Fi Homeplug, you will need to look for the network name you changed it to. Sometimes, it will be helpful to switch your Wi-Fi off and then on again, so that the list of networks is refreshed.
Why would I want to change the network name?
First of all, it is useful to know that you don't have to change the network name at all. The network name will have no effect at all on the performance of your Wi-Fi Homeplug. If you change, you will be able to change it to something that is easy to recognise.
What do I need to take into account if I change the network name of my Wi-Fi Homeplug?
In addition to changing the network name of your Wi-Fi Homeplug, the security code (the network password) can also be changed without any difficulty. Sitecom recommends, however that you should not change both the network name and the network password to make them the same as those of your (modem) router or access point. If you do that, all of your networks for your wireless devices will be the same (all network names and passwords will be identical). Some wireless devices will find this very confusing and this may mean that the connection to all of your network appliances will not work at its best.
In practice, it is useful to give your (modem) router and Wi-Fi Homeplug a different network name, but the same password.
