The SSID is like a user name and the key is the password. You need both pieces of information to connect to a "secured" WLAN.
That's another thing you can do to lock down your router; don't respond to being "boinged" or pinged, if you prefer. :) IAC the idea is to make it just a little bit harder for the casual hacker; not keep out the more determined vermin. -- rk -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Copeland Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 3:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [NF] Lock down your WI-FI RIGHT NOW! I've never groked why the SSID provides anything for someone with ill-intent towards your wifi link. Other than identifying you and where you are (if your SSID is "123 Main Street") what do they have if they have it? Your box will still "boing" when probed, whether it responds with an SSID name or not.... Mike _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/DF1EEF11E586A64FB54A97F22A8BD0441923ED59E8@ACKBWDDQH1.artfact.local ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
