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Old 01-14-2008, 10:54 PM
Peter Pan
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Default Re: Wireless connection without SSID broadcasting

Daniel wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm sure this ones been asked before but I can't seem to find it.
>
> I setup a simple wireless Linksys router WRT54G. I disabled the SSID
> broadcast, setup WPA encryption and locked it down by MAC address....
> (A few step to secure it from nosy neighbors, I know serious hackers
> can still work their way in). The issue is that when I reboot my
> laptop it can no longer see my network. Therefore I cannot get back
> onto my network.
>
> Is there a way (How) can I create a 'launch button' to re-establish my
> network connection? What am I missing (I know it gonna be simple)?
>
> Also, I am always interested in any info on hardening my security even
> further.
>
> Thank you for your guidance!
>
> Daniel


Real simple, just turn the ssid broadcast back on... it does absolutely
nothing to stop hackers, but as you can see, gives you fits cuz its off.....



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