WIRELESS NETWORKS AND MOBILE IP
WIRELESS NETWORKS
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Question
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Disabling SSID broadcasts:
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Is one of the measures used in the process of securing wireless networks.
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Makes a WLAN harder to discover
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Blocks access to a WAP
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Prevents wireless clients from access the network.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Pay attention that disabling the SSID broadcast is not a reliable measure to protect your wireless network from intruders. This is because the hidden network ID is very easy to find. This can be done by briefly scanning all available networks within range.
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