NETWORK SECURITY
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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Encrypt the SSID
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Hide the SSID from public broadcast
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Utilize a wifi encryption protocol that does not use SSIDs
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Disabling the SSID Broadcast is one way of securing your wireless network. This procedure will prevent other users from detecting your SSID or your wireless network name when they attempt to view the available wireless networks in your area.
Detailed explanation-2: -Wireless SSIDs Were Never Designed to Be Hidden A wireless network has an SSID to distinguish it from other wireless networks in the vicinity. The SSID was never designed to be hidden, and therefore won’t provide your network with any kind of protection if you try to hide it.
Detailed explanation-3: -Select “Wireless, ‘’ then “Basic Wireless Settings” from the menus. Set “SSID Broadcast” to “Disabled” (if your router operates on a dual band, do this for both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz configurations). Click “Save Settings” to hide your SSID.
Detailed explanation-4: -Click on Start Menu and type CMD, Right click on CMD and select Run as Administrator. Type this command: netsh wlan delete filter permission=block ssid="Wi-Fi NAME” networktype=infrastructure. Press the Enter key. 01-Apr-2020