The Easy Way To Change Windows 7 Network Name

1. Click or right click on the Network icon in the notification area, then click on Open Network and Sharing Center. (See screenshot below)

OR

2. Open the Control Panel (All items view), and click on the Network and Sharing Center icon.


3. Click on the network icon. (See screenshot below)

4. This will open the Set Network Properties window. (See screenshot below)

5. To Change the Network Name -

A) In the Network name field, type the new name you want for your network. (See screenshot above)

6. To Change the Network Icon -

A) Click on the Change button. (See screenshot below step 4)

B) Select a icon, or browse to the location of a icon, for your network and click on OK.

7. Click on OK to apply your settings. (See screenshot below)

8. The Network name and/or icon are now changed. (See screenshot below)