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January 26th, 2004 14:00
To all-Microsoft Article KB811427 SSID
Hello All,
I have pasted the URL on this interesting Microsoft article, regarding the SSID of your router.
This was referred to me by Linksys, expecially for those trying to implement the new WAP security feature and wondering why with SSID enabled, no connection is made, or dropping the connection as soon as you disable SSID on the Router.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811427
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jmwills
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January 26th, 2004 15:00
Disabling SSID broadcasts on an access point is not considered a valid method for securing a wireless network.
Can't say that I agree with that statement from Microsoft unless you change the name of the SSID. Always change the name of the SSID unless you want your 12 year od neighbor kid hacking your LAN.
johnallg
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January 28th, 2004 02:00
Interesting you pasted that line into your post - I had already clipped it to put here in my post! I most emphatically disagree with that statement. And why does w2k without the WZC running handle no SSID broadcast just fine? Why can't Microsoft write WZC to handle setting up configs to log and look for like all the other manufacturer's wireless utilities? My D-Link AirPlus wireless utility handles no SSID broadcast with aplomb. So does the generic Cirond WiNc wireless utility.
Sounds like just another Redmond, WA whine - I wonder if they want a little Brie with it??!!
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January 28th, 2004 17:00
techsphere
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January 28th, 2004 17:00
John,
Regarding Microsoft's statement above, not that I agree as well, however, my understanding is that even with SSID disabled, someone can still get the name. I guess this is why they made the statement, and wanted people to know that disabling it, was not a way of securing the Network. I am really swamped with all the online reading materials I currently have on WAP and Wireless Technology etc. It is amazing. At this point, all I know is that WAP is working very well for me.
Al
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January 28th, 2004 20:00
Yes, I change my SSID probably a couple times a week.
Take care,
Al
NewWonk
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January 29th, 2004 19:00
Al,
I have WAP enabled with my Dell 2300 router and 1300 laptop card - but I have not changed the SSID. I can do it by going to the web site for the router, yet the card shows the SSID as greyed out and I can't change it. I suppose I can run the card utility again to change the SSID? The last ( and only ) time I did it I had Tech Support on the line walking me thru it. Have I got it right? Change the SSID on the router using the web site, and then run the card utility to change the card?
techsphere
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January 29th, 2004 20:00
Hi NewWonk,
Well I have a Linksys router and the internal Truemobile 1300 Wlan internal card. However, yes you are correct, add /change the routers SSID via the address in your browser, then open the wireless tab on the 1300 card and add the SSID as well. So are you changing the SSID just for security reasons? Also, in the 1300 card, make sure the SSID is in the preferred and available network boxes. Is it is just in the preferred box, hit the 'refresh tab'
Al