{"id":2039,"date":"2022-05-13T03:48:31","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T03:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpnproxymaster.com\/w\/?p=2039"},"modified":"2022-05-13T03:48:34","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T03:48:34","slug":"ssid-what-is-it-can-you-hide-your-ssid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vpnproxymaster.com\/w\/ssid-what-is-it-can-you-hide-your-ssid","title":{"rendered":"SSID: What is it? Can you hide your SSID?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Are you the one to tinker with your router network setup<\/a>? You will realise that it gives you an option to hide your WiFi network name. Your WiFi name is available to everyone, including guests in your home and networks that share the same access point. The name of a WiFi network is critical in knowing what connections are nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is concealing your WiFi name a good idea because it makes the network more secure? Hiding your WiFi name may seem brilliant, but is it?<\/p>\n\n\n

What is SSID?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

What does SSID mean in the context of a network? SSID stands for Service Set Identifier<\/a> and is the identifier of your wireless network. A “basic service set” is the lowest component of an IEEE 802.11 standard wireless network, also known as “WiFi.” A basic service set is a group of devices joined to a single access point to establish a wireless network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each packet contains an SSID that identifies the service set or network when data is carried over a wireless network. When connected to the network, all gadgets must use this SSID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One way to see SSIDs is to look in the network list on your laptop or phone. It is possible to identify neighbouring networks by broadcasting an SSID from a wireless router or access point. They are the names of the wireless networks in your region. A padlock signifies that a password is required to connect to it.<\/p>\n\n\n

How to find an SSID<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

For the first time, you will need to know the SSID of the WiFi network to connect a device to it. On the bottom or side of most routers, you’ll find a label reading “SSID” or “Network Name” and a default WiFi password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your device is already on a wireless network, the SSID can be found as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n

i. Router<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

The SSID is usually placed on a sticker on the bottom or side of your router. However, if someone has altered the SSID of your router, this will be of no use. In most cases, the default browsers will use this format. A WPS PIN, WPA\/WPA2, or even WEP will protect any reputable router. This is the default security method when connecting to a router because it necessitates a password input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many operating systems, here\u2019s how to discover the SSID address.<\/p>\n\n\n

ii. Windows<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

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