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### Changing the Name ### Changing the Name
In order to comply with game manual rule \<RS01\>, the name of the Robot Controller's smartphone should be changed. In order to comply with game manual rule \<RS01\>, the name of the Robot Controller's smartphone should be changed.
You can change the name of a Control Hub using a laptop or Chromebook that is connected to the Hub's Program & Management page. [This tutorial](Configuring-Your-Android-Devices#renaming-your-smartphones) demonstrates how to rename a smartphone using the Android Settings activity of the phone.
**Important Note:** Changing the name of a Control Hub changes the name of the Hub's wireless network. Once the name is changed, you will have to connect your devices (Driver Station and programming laptop/Chromebook) to the new network. You can also use the FTC app to change the Robot Controller phone's name.
| Changing the Name of a Control Hub| **Important Note:** Changing the name of a Robot Controller changes the name of its wireless network. Once the name is changed, you might need to reconnect your devices (Driver Station and programming laptop/Chromebook) to the new network.
| Changing the Name of a Robot Controller|
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| 1. Verify that your laptop or Chromebook is connected to the Program & Manage wireless network of the Control Hub. If you are connected to the network, you should be able to see the _Robot Controller Connection Info_ page when you navigate to address "192.168.43.1:8080":<br/><br/><p align="center">[[/images/Managing-a-Control-Hub/RCConnectionInfoPage.jpg]]</p>If your laptop or Chromebook is not connected and you are unable to access the _Robot Controller Connection Info_ page, then read the instructions in the following [tutorial](Connecting-a-Laptop-to-the-Program-&-Manage-Network) to learn how to connect to the Program & Manage network.<p align="center"><br/>[Connecting a Laptop to the Program & Manage Network](Connecting-a-Laptop-to-the-Program-&-Manage-Network)| | 1. On the Robot Controller phone, touch the three dots in the upper right hand corner to display a pop-up menu.<br/><br/><p align="center">[[/images/Managing-a-Smartphone-Robot-Controller/touchThreeDots.jpg]]</p>|
| 2. Click on the _Manage_ link towards the top of the _Robot Controller Connection Info_ page to navigate to the Manage page.<br/><br/><p align="center">[[/images/Managing-a-Control-Hub/manageLink.jpg]]| | 2. Select the _Settings_ menu item from the pop-up menu.<br/><br/><p align="center">[[/images/Managing-a-Smartphone-Robot-Controller/selectSettings.jpg]]|
| 3. Change the name in the "Robot Controller Name" field and click on the _Change Name_ button to change the Control Hub's name.<br/><br/><p align="center">[[/images/Managing-a-Control-Hub/changeName.jpg]]| | 3. Click on _Robot Controller Name_ on the _ROBOT CONTROLLER SETTINGS_ page.<br/><br/><p align="center">[[/images/Managing-a-Smartphone-Robot-Controller/clickRobotControllerName.jpg]]|
| 4. After you press the _Change Name_ button, a dialog box will appear, indicating that the name has been changed and that you will need to connect to the new wireless network and refresh the current page.<br/><br/><p align="center">[[/images/Managing-a-Control-Hub/changeNameWarning.jpg]]| | 4.Specify the new Robot Controller Name and press _OK_ to accept the changes. <br/><br/><p align="center">[[/images/Managing-a-Smartphone-Robot-Controller/specifyNewRobotControllerName.jpg]]|
### Changing the Password ### Changing the Password
By default, the Control Hub has its password set to "password" at the factory. It is a good idea to change the password from its default value before you begin using your Control Hub. By default, the Control Hub has its password set to "password" at the factory. It is a good idea to change the password from its default value before you begin using your Control Hub.