COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK DEVICES
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To secure the wireless access point
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To identify the network
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To encrypt data
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To enforce MAC filtering
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Detailed explanation-1: -A service set identifier (SSID) is a sequence of characters that uniquely names a Wi-Fi network. An SSID is sometimes referred to as a network name. This name allows stations to connect to the desired network when multiple independent networks operate in the same physical area.
Detailed explanation-2: -A service set identifier (SSID) is a unique identifier that allows devices to connect to a Wi-Fi network. The SSID differentiates between multiple Wi-Fi networks in an area so users can connect to the right one. For example, at a coffee shop, the SSID might be something like “Coffee Shop Wi-Fi."
Detailed explanation-3: -It uniquely identifies a wireless network, which is of vital importance in a wireless environment. A wireless computer or other device sitting between a number of wireless access points (WAPs) can “see” and broadcast to all of them. The SSID is what the computer or device uses to identify the correct WAP.