Re: ESSID

From: Jack (www.ezlan.net)
Date: 10/14/04

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    Hi
    Switching Off SSID does not protect you from anything.
    Some Wireless Hardware might not work or become"Quirky" if SSID broadcasting
    is not On.
    There are better security measures for Wireless.
    Wireless - Basic Configuration: http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html

    Wireless - Basic: http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html

    Jack (MVP-Networking).

    "D@annyBoy" <dxb@home.cyozm> wrote in message
    news:eqUlciLsEHA.2788@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
    > using a wireless adsl router to connect to the internet at home
    >
    > should I enable or disable ESSID?
    >
    >

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