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Hiding or changing the broadcast of your SSID is a security measure. An SSID that is not displayed prevents outside users from recognizing your network. It can also prevent any attempts to hijack your network.

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Q: Do not broadcast your ssid also change it what does this mean?
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Where do you get ssid?

An SSID is any name you want to give to your wireless network router (to identify it) up to 32 characters long. Frequestly the SSID has a default that is supplied by the router manufacturer. it is important ,not to broadcast ur ssid ,also change ur ssid name.


What settings you use not to broadcast your ssid?

The exact method to disable the broadcast of your SSID will vary depending on your router. Most routers have an option directly within the settings which will allow you the option to mask the broadcast of your SSID.


What is assigned to broadcast on a wireless network?

SSID


ESSID SSID should be turned of a the access point?

It's recommended to turn off ssid broadcast.


What procedure will help prevent users from detecting a wireless network?

Ssid broadcast


What can be disbaled to help prevent access to a wireless network?

Disabling the SSID Broadcast.


What do you see as a potential security problem when you broadcast your SSID from the AP?

firewall disable


What are issues can cause connectivity problems on a wireless network?

overlapping channel,broadcast SSID


What are some SSID issues to keep in mind when selecting an SSID?

The SSID is the name that identifies a particular wireless network. If the SSID is public, it will be seen by anyone with a WiFi device. If it is not public, then the name will not be broadcast, but must be typed into a device, so a name that uses alt-characters will be difficult to input.


What configuration option allows the presence of the access point to be known to nearby clients?

SSID Broadcast


Which configuration on a wireless router is not considered to be adequate security for a wireless network?

disable an SSID broadcast


What can the network administrator do to protect the network from hackers who might have learned the SSID?

Change the SSID