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What happens when a wireless access point WAP is configured to stop broadcasting the SSID?
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∙ 12y ago
Its supposed to offer more security from hackers. That's all. If i were your neighbour and was using a windows machine to hack your internet, I wouldn't know you had interenet because its "invisible". So technically if i cant see it, then i cant hack it.
However, you can download tools which will reveal it anyway. But that's the idea behind not broadcasting your ssid.
BTW: you know what the ssid is..?? Incase you don't, when you go to connect to a wireless connection your computer does a search to see whats available. Then it shows all the networks which are in range and asks you to pick one. The name of the network you see is the ssid.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agothe network is invincible to those who are unaware of the SSID
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What feature can be configured on a wireless access point and in the wireless network OS settings?
SSID
What feature can be identically configured on a wireless access point and in the wireless network OS settings?
the SSID
What is the outcome when a wireless host has a different SSID configured than the access point to which it is attempting to connect?
The host will not be allowed access to the wireless network.
A wireless access point is configured for WPA2 Which encryption algorithm will all devices that connect to the access point be required to use?
AES
What is the reason for disabling SSID broadcasting and changing the default SSID on a wireless access point?
security
If wireless stations are configured to perform passive scanning what do they need from an access point to initiate association?
A beacon frame
How you can access to specific computer that locate withing wireless network?
You can use its IP address or network name (your firewall has to be configured properly).
What type of IP address should be configured on a wireless access point so that it can always be located by the devices that it serves?
Static IP Address
If your wireless stations are configured to perform passive scanning what do they need from an access point to initiate association?
Network+ Guide to Networks answer: A beacon frame
Can wireless networks can be secured by broadcasting the name of the wireless access point called the service set identifier or SSID?
Actually if you choose to broadcast SSID security of your network is even lower.
Your house has internet but you dont have a roter do you need to buy a roter to use the internet on your psp?
You will need a wireless router or access point that is properly configured in the PSP
What are examples of SSIDs?
Most WAP devices (Wireless Access Point) come configured with a default SSID. They may have names such as 'linksys', 'cisco', '2wire', etc.
