Windows 10: How can I change the name of my Ethernet connection?

Hi,

I had the ethernet cable connected to the wifi router when I was setting it up, and this has led the name to stick with the default name given by Linksys: Linksys82501

I would like to change this so that it displays my Wifi name instead. Can this be done?

Selecting Change name in the properties only gives the option to change the name Ethernet...





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Hi Yorkie,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Press Windows key + X.
• Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
• Type bcdedit and press Enter
  key.

NOTE:
This will let you see what the name of the {current} operating system name is. This will be the operating system that you are currently in (ex:
Windows 10 volume) under description.

• 
  Now type the following command and press enter.
  
  bcdedit /set {current} Description "name you want"
  
• 
  In the elevated command prompt, type
  bcdedit and press enter.
  

NOTE: This will let you see and verify the new name of the {current} operating system.

Now, restart the computer, your specified Operating System will be listed in Windows Boot manager.

Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further query, feel free to contact us.

Thank you.

 

You are showing your Ethernet adapter as it states. It is always going to show the Gateway or Smartswitch name. Your Wifi would show or should show SSID.

 

I see...

It is somewhat strange though that when I connect another computer (a laptop) using the same physical cable I can see the Wifi name (SSID).

Do you know how I can change the Gateway name in my Linksys E2500 router?

 

I just changed my SSID to something completely different.

PC 1 still shows as above Linksys82501
PC 2 shows my old SSID name
And both show the correct SSID name when on Wifi...

It does not sound like something that comes from the router. To me it sounds as if the name is given by Windows..?

If I'm wrong I'd be happy to know how I can change this in my router settings.

 

Have a look at this:
Change Network Profile Name in Windows 10 Network Sharing Tutorials

 

Thank you Plankton - this solved the problem *Smile