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Raistlin · 02-08-2005, 22:07

No.

Don't disable the SSID. Disable the option to HIDE the SSID. In other words, make your SSID visible.

You are at no more risk overnight than you are during the day, the fact that you turn it all off at night just means that no one can see your network at that time.

During the day (or while it is switched on) people will be able to see your SSID (and therefore know that your network is there) but, provided that your other security options are setup correctly, you shouldn't be at any significant risk.

02-08-2005, 22:07	#33
Raistlin Inactive Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Services: Depends on the person and the price they're offering Posts: 12,384	Re: Router set up help No. Don't disable the SSID. Disable the option to HIDE the SSID. In other words, make your SSID visible. You are at no more risk overnight than you are during the day, the fact that you turn it all off at night just means that no one can see your network at that time. During the day (or while it is switched on) people will be able to see your SSID (and therefore know that your network is there) but, provided that your other security options are setup correctly, you shouldn't be at any significant risk.