Change network "name" of MacBook Pro?

I logged into my router today to see what all was connected to it. I found all my computers and devices, but one was listed as a "*" for the name? It ended up it was my MacBook Pro. For example, if my iPod touch is connected, under the connected devices list, it says 'iPod." If my Dell PC is on, it says (the name of the service tag of the dell).....etc. So I was wondering, is there a way so that when my MacBook is connected, it doesn't just have a star or come up blank? I want it to say "MacBook Pro," or "Airport" or at least something so I can identify it.
Thanks!
Scott

I just looked at my router DCHP client list and also found there's no name there for this MacBook Pro - so, I opened System preferences/Sharing and at the top confirmed (in your case entered) the name for it (by tapping Edit then OK), then in the Router list hit Refresh. In theory this should now show the name for the Mac - but it doesn't ! Maybe yours will work as it should ...

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