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Can wireless networks can be secured by broadcasting the name of the wireless access point called the service set identifier or SSID?
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∙ 13y ago
Actually if you choose to broadcast SSID security of your network is even lower.
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∙ 13y ago
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How can you tell if your WAP is working?
The list of available wireless networks, it should specified as "secured".
What if your wireless receiver cannot connect to any findable networks?
First of reboot your computer, second try to update the driver for your wireless adapter. Also make sure that you are allowed to connect to those findable networks. If you can see the networks it does not mean that you can connect to it. Many people use secured wireless networks which protects networks from unauthorized access.
Is it true wireless networks are either public unsecured hot spots or private secured hot spots?
true
How can you get into locked wireless internet?
Secured wireless networks are networks with, usually, a WAP key. A WAP key is located on the actual modem and/or wireless device, etc. Some setups may allow the creator of the network to establish a password in replacement of a standard WAP key.
How long does it take to set up a wireless router?
Usually they come preconfigured for non-secured networks and you need just to plug it in.
What are three ways by which wireless networks are secured?
Two are : WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access )
Which two practices help prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network?
Using a wireless encryption key i.e WPA (Or less secure WEP) and MAC Address filtering. You can also stop the broadcasting the SSID, however the wireless access point can still be picked up.
I just bought a wirless adapter for my xbox360 console how do I conect to the internet using the adapter thank you to anyone who helps me?
you have to go into network settings and press configure or something until you get to a place that says search for network. It will then search for any wireless networks. Some networks are secured and some might not be. You have to enter the code that is on the computer to unsecure the network. I have a wireless adapter, but I'm stealing someone's wireless internet ;D you have to go into network settings and press configure or something until you get to a place that says search for network. It will then search for any wireless networks. Some networks are secured and some might not be. You have to enter the code that is on the computer to unsecure the network. I have a wireless adapter, but I'm stealing someone's wireless internet ;D
Is Wi-Fi the same as 'wireless' Are they both secured against virus invasions Thanks!?
they are the same and no they are not secure! Wireless Internet is only a part of Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi referring to all "wireless" connectivity under a certain broadcasting frequency. So, in short, there is no difference.
Three ways a wireless network can be secured?
Wat are three ways a wirless network can be secured
What can you do to avoid interface if you have multiple wireless access points within a designated area?
Usually you just need to set each access point a different name and use a different password (for secured connections). Wireless networks usually do not interfere with each other as far as they have different names.
How do you get the key to a secured linksys wireless connection?
At the bottom of the linksys router
