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    Hidden SSID

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by new2notebook, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. new2notebook

    new2notebook Notebook Enthusiast

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    How truly "hidden" is the network when using this option? I used this on mine when setting it up and had to connect to it directly by the name because it correctly doesn't show up in the list of available networks nor does it when searching on another PC.

    However, on my Sirius Stiletto 100 (can stream radio via wifi) when I searched for networks, it showed mine in the list. Are hidden SSID's not really hidden after all?
     
    new2notebook, Jan 22, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Anything that broadcasts a signal can be picked up.
     
    Lithus, Jan 22, 2008
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    new2notebook Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's what I figured...I just thought it was interesting that by default, my laptop can't see hidden networks while my Sirius radio can.

    Thanks.
     
    new2notebook, Jan 22, 2008
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    There is software that can let your laptop see hidden networks.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 22, 2008
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