Diaboyos
join:2007-08-21
Shreveport, LA
clubs:
 ·AT&T Southeast
 ·RoadRunner Cable
·Comcast
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Re: Wireless connection dead need help
Well it's working. I'm at a loss as to what exactly fixed it. I didn't do anything today that I didn't already try yesterday except change from WPA to WPA2 encryption.
On one more side note since I'm speaking to somebody so well informed can you explain what SSID broadcasting is? From what I understand this being enabled is what allows the network to show in the list when someone scans the area for wireless networks. I've looked into it and everywhere I've looked says to disable SSID broadcasting to have a more secure wireless network but every time I disable it it kills my wireless connection. So I'm forced to leave it enabled. Is this correct or am I misinformed yet again?
Thank you for your time, patience and information thus far! |
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No_Strings
Premium,Mod
join:2001-11-22
The OC | »Wireless Networking Forum FAQ »What happens when I disable SSID Broadcast? Am I more secure?
There's a bit of jargon in there, so if you need clarification feel free to ask. |
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SoonerAl
Old Enough To Know Better
Premium,MVM
join:2002-07-23
Norman, OK
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To add to the comments by No_Strings as long as you use strong encryption and a long random key your safe. Hiding the SSID, as noted in the FAQ, is just smoke and mirrors and quite simply can cause connectivity issues like you had. Hre is another reference for your reading pleasure.
»www.microsoft.com/technet/networ···net.mspx
Glad to hear its working...
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"When all else fails, read the instructions..."
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Diaboyos
join:2007-08-21
Shreveport, LA
clubs: | Thx for the great links guys and for all the help. I only wish I knew what I had done to get it working lol. You guys have a great 4th!  |
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