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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

What Is SSID? Basic Concept Of SSID.


What Is SSID?
SSID stand for service set identifier or SSID is simply called the name for a Wi-Fi network.  It is used to uniquely identify any given wireless network. we can think of it as the IP address for a wireless network. SSID is simply the technical term for a network name. When we set up a wireless home network, we give it a name to distinguish it from other networks in our neighborhood. we will see this name when we connect our computer to your wireless network. The SSID itself is a 32-character string (the characters can be anything a computer can type, such as a letter, number, symbol, punctuation mark, and even a blank space). A wireless network can be either hidden or broadcast. If the SSID is broadcast, then anyone can find that network and hop on. However, if the SSID is hidden, a user must know the exact SSID to jump on that wireless network. WPA2 is a standard for wireless security.
How To Find SSID?
Look for a sticker on your router. Many routers provided by Internet Service Providers have a sticker on the bottom or side, listing the default SSID. This is usually labeled as the SSID or "Network Name" and may be located next to a barcode. Use another device connected to your network to find the SSID.

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