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Old 02-15-2010, 05:37 PM
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Re: Hidden SSID

router has WPA2 but not psk.. on another note you have me thinking.. if i use wifi monster and it can find it and i use the wifi in the house.. isnt that opening the door on the router??

i am using wpa2

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Originally Posted by zone23 View Post
Hiding your SSID is not going to do squat against even a child hacker. Your primary defense should be your authentication @ WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK. I don't know if you've ever played with WIFI Monster but it will locate and display hidden networks ALL DAY LONG. Don't waste your time use better encryption.
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