Changing network name caused problems

[xjayzk]

Hi I recently changed my network name because my mother didn't want it to be her last name anymore and for some reason this caused big problems in games for some reason my ping spiked from being around ~60ish in most games up to ~110-120 constant also I'm not sure why but the "channels" on the router went from being 6 to 1 could anyone help me?

 

[Ralston18]

Makes sense - names are a security risk. I do not use any personal identifiable information or family names in my network or device names.

Do you control the router? Did you do a factory reset as part of the name change?

You must make sure that all devices on the network are re-configured to the new network name and probably need to rebooted accordingly.

And it may take a bit of time for all of the devices to reestablish the communications amongst themselves with respect to the new network name.

Not sure that I understand the "channel" question: You had six channels and now only have one OR the channel in use changed from 6 to 1?

There could be a variety of reasons for the higher ping rate including coincidence. But a channel change may have you on a channel subject to more interference... Especially if you are in an area with lots of other wireless networks or wireless devices: e.g., baby monitors etc.