WiFi Router that doesn't broadcast the network name

PEZ234 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 12:51 PM

I currently use the stock wifi router while running Energy Rom. Is there a way to hide the Network Name when wifi sharing? If not is there another wifi router software package that will hide the name?

**boredandtattooed** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 02:45 PM

Nope..... and may I ask why this is an issue?

PEZ234 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by boredandtattooed

Nope..... and may I ask why this is an issue?

One reason is that it only allows for WEP encryption which is pretty weak so the more security the better. But more importantly I want to keep the wifi router on all the time and I'd rather not be sharing an unknown network name around the office at work. I'm on Sprint's $30 SERO plan and getting tired of my touch pro2 but don't wan to upgrade my plan. I am considering tethering an ipod or evo to use as my phone with google voice and some workarounds.

**boredandtattooed** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-04-2011, 02:14 PM

you dont have to upgrade your plan... if your wanting android, you change you to sero premium and charge you $10 more a month.. thats it... hardly losing your plan..

regardless, whos going to try to hack you "around the office"..

and for the final answer, No, I dont think you can hide it.. not in anything ive ever read

**gTen** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-04-2011, 06:08 PM

Yes..no one is going to hack you around the office...if you want you can load up Android and use Android-WIFI-Tether...while its still WEP it has option to filter by MAC address..

Also to note, I dont know about the ipod but Evo will need a wpasupplicant hack to see adhoc network..