>> ... selected from the "63 random alpha-numeric characters (a-z, A-Z,
>> 0-9)"
>> section. Usually, I use the first 30 characters as my router's password.
>> I
>> also use randomly generated SSIDs and ... especially important ...
>> router
>> master passwords.
>
> I'm curious, Peter, how do you use randomly generated SSIDs...is this a
> feature of your router's firmware?

Yes, I simply set the router to the randomly generated SSID, then save the
router's configuration.

The WiFi cards in my Macks then see that SSID (and the others in the
immediate area) and I select my own.

The other SSIDs in the immediate area usually read "Linksys" or "236 West
Street" or something like that.

I think branding your SSID with your own actual address is in itself a
security risk!



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