docrice
join:2008-03-31
Fremont, CA | reply to DaMaGeINC
Re: wireless security
You could also set up an SSID that reads:
Virus Test Net - Use at own Risk |
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eastonhockey
your RF is showing
join:2002-10-30 | reply to hrickpa
If I knew people were actively trying to break into my wireless network i would just disable all my APs.
Just my 2 cents. |
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hrickpa
join:2001-06-07
Reading, PA | reply to hrickpa
My SSID is changed and is hidden.
and used the grc site to create a new WPA key
I still have people trying
hopefully they will give up soon or I will use 802.11a
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Its a Secret
Whatever
Premium
join:2008-02-23
U B Funny
 ·Shaw
| Who cares if they try? If you're using a 63 character ASCII PW, it won't matter. At this point, the only thing they could try is a DoS attack on you, but that likely would get them nowhere as your ISP would bounce it.
My advice: stop worrying.
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jon9090
@sbcglobal.net
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SoonerAl 
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Hiding your ssid can cause more problems than solve. |
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SoonerAl
Old Enough To Know Better
Premium,MVM
join:2002-07-23
Norman, OK
|  reply to Its a Secret
said by Its a Secret :Who cares if they try? If you're using a 63 character ASCII PW, it won't matter. At this point, the only thing they could try is a DoS attack on you, but that likely would get them nowhere as your ISP would bounce it. My advice: stop worrying. Right on brother...
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"When all else fails, read the instructions..."
MS-MVP Windows – Desktop User Experience |
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edzrdg
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I understand that hiding the SSID does not do much for security but in a Public School enviroment it is a bit of a help when Kids can't see it. My big concern is blocking it on the the teachers PCs so a kid can't find it by sneaking a look at one of the teacher PCs.
Does anyone know of a way of hiding the SSID on a PC that has the rights and connection to the network? |
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SoonerAl
Old Enough To Know Better
Premium,MVM
join:2002-07-23
Norman, OK
| said by edzrdg :
I understand that hiding the SSID does not do much for security but in a Public School enviroment it is a bit of a help when Kids can't see it. My big concern is blocking it on the the teachers PCs so a kid can't find it by sneaking a look at one of the teacher PCs.
Does anyone know of a way of hiding the SSID on a PC that has the rights and connection to the network?
What's the point? If they don't have the network encryption key their SOL anyway.
You certainly do need to make sure the teacher PCs are configured with strong passwords, etc to prevent unauthorized access. The free MSFT SteadyState tool would also work for that, ie. locking down those PCs.
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"When all else fails, read the instructions..."
MS-MVP Windows – Desktop User Experience |
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