I need some tech savvy people...router issue
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I need some tech savvy people...router issue
I am looking for info on how to know whether my wireless router is sending out my "SSID" it is a Dlink DI-624. I have been to their website and couldnt find anything...and instead of waiting on hold for tech support I fiugure I would ask here first....
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Found this on their site...however, even with SSID broadcast disabled, the SSID is still transmitted during normal wireless traffic. It is really not going to "hide" your wireless network from someone actively seeking it.
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials...le.php/3576541
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials...le.php/3576541
Last edited by Net Wurker; Dec 29, 2007 at 05:47 PM.
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Originally Posted by Net Wurker
Found this on their site...however, even with SSID broadcast disabled, the SSID is still transmitted during normal wireless traffic. It is really not going to "hide" your wireless network from someone actively seeking it.
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials...le.php/3576541
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials...le.php/3576541
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Well, you cant hide your SSID. You can disable the beacon signal identifier. Meaning, it will not send out the SSID NAME (I.E JACKS ROUTER) for it to show up in plain view. However if you have a program like net stumbler, or AirJack, you can easily see it. If you want to see if its disabled, just open up windows wireless zero config.. the thing you use to view availble networks and see if you can see it. Another thing is that if the person already knows the SSID, even if you disable it, they can *connect. So make it something you can remember. Try using characters like !@#$%^&*()<>. Some routers software cannot connect to characters like that. Buffer execution type of fault.
*Of course if you have security measure in place. Make sure you change the default password to your routers web interface. Make sure your router is set to only allow local network access. Make sure you are using a WEP or WPA key. Make sure your computers local logon has a password. Make sure your aren't sharing your entire hard drive if you have file sharing or a network setup. Of course always use a software firewall. Usually they give fair warning of intrusion. Theses are basic things.
If you can change the router name. Some routers, when you got to the ip address to log into the web interface say something like, "Log into Linksys WRT54G." This already makes you an easier target. Also try finding a third party firmware. Has a lot more options. Also just keep up to date with your routers default firmware.
I don't know what you were trying to accomplish, but I hoped that helped.
If you are trying to hide your SSID.. forget about it!
*Of course if you have security measure in place. Make sure you change the default password to your routers web interface. Make sure your router is set to only allow local network access. Make sure you are using a WEP or WPA key. Make sure your computers local logon has a password. Make sure your aren't sharing your entire hard drive if you have file sharing or a network setup. Of course always use a software firewall. Usually they give fair warning of intrusion. Theses are basic things.
If you can change the router name. Some routers, when you got to the ip address to log into the web interface say something like, "Log into Linksys WRT54G." This already makes you an easier target. Also try finding a third party firmware. Has a lot more options. Also just keep up to date with your routers default firmware.
I don't know what you were trying to accomplish, but I hoped that helped.
If you are trying to hide your SSID.. forget about it!
Last edited by OrdnanceCorps; Dec 29, 2007 at 06:30 PM.