Hidden SSID

**clueless25** · #1 (**permalink**) 02-14-2010, 11:15 PM

YES I looked but doesnt answer my ?. My SSID is hidden and cannot open it for hackers locally.

Even setting the phone to telling it its hidden it does not find it.. Using dual band router.

setting the authentication & data encryption is autosetting key which is NOT correct. will not allow me to enter the network key..

erases it also if i enter then select the correct settings

**clueless25** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-15-2010, 03:07 PM

you cant tell me none of you knows how to force a setup on hidden ssid

**HBOOT** · #3 (**permalink**) 02-15-2010, 04:28 PM

Hey Clueless dude, you can enter the set up manually.Just enter your SSID name and follow through,what is the hold up

**clueless25** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-15-2010, 05:25 PM

If that worked i would do it.. if you read my 1st [ost you'd see clicking that dissables the key box entry, putting it in first then clicking hidden wipes it out!! DUHHH....

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Originally Posted by HB

Hey Clueless dude, you can enter the set up manually.Just enter your SSID name and follow through,what is the hold up

**zone23** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-15-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by clueless25

YES I looked but doesnt answer my ?. My SSID is hidden and cannot open it for hackers locally.

Even setting the phone to telling it its hidden it does not find it.. Using dual band router.

setting the authentication & data encryption is autosetting key which is NOT correct. will not allow me to enter the network key..

erases it also if i enter then select the correct settings

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.

EGOvoruhk · #6 (**permalink**) 02-15-2010, 05:34 PM

Have you tried making it visible and connecting? Maybe the problem is your router, not your phone

**zone23** · #7 (**permalink**) 02-15-2010, 05:37 PM

Na I had the exact same problem. Every laptop could connect without issue, but my TP just wouldn't. It was like it didn't see it. Like I said though it really doesn't matter its all in your head. The only real advantage is your regular Joe neighbor wont see your router on his laptop. Joe hacker will find the router either way, believe me I do it all the time.

**clueless25** · #8 (**permalink**) 02-15-2010, 05:37 PM

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

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.

**clueless25** · #9 (**permalink**) 02-15-2010, 05:39 PM

this is the first time in 2 yrs i've bothered to try & use the wifi... hacking is a serious issue around here because they dont just climb on for access they steal information.. its badddd around here.

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Originally Posted by zone23

Na I had the exact same problem. Every laptop could connect without issue, but my TP just wouldn't. It was like it didn't see it. Like I said though it really doesn't matter its all in your head. The only real advantage is your regular Joe neighbor wont see your router on his laptop. Joe hacker will find the router either way, believe me I do it all the time.

**HBOOT** · #10 (**permalink**) 02-15-2010, 05:41 PM

I cant follow this