Broadcasting SSID

Calibretto · 05-06-2008, 02:01 PM

If you disable your SSID from broadcasting, it doesn't show it on your list of networks to connect to. So how would I access my wireless network if I can't see it?

Also, I have a D-Link DWL-G120 Wireless Adapter. Can anyone confirm that this adapter has WPA compatibilities? I'm not sure if it does.

[-0MEGA-] · 05-06-2008, 02:21 PM

A lot of wireless NIC's and programs will still show the network, it just won't have a name associated with it.

Usually what you would do is setup a new profile using the SSID name, and any encryption that you have configured.

ecnetserv · 05-06-2008, 02:25 PM

You will need to enter the SSID manually in your wireless network configuration. If you are using the Windows wireless utility you can add a wireless network and configure the settings. If you are using a DLINK software utility there must be a place to set up a network manually.

Yes the DWL-G120 supports WPA. You need to configure your wireless access point and your DWL-G120 both for WPA.

**apj101** · 05-06-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calibretto

Also, I have a D-Link DWL-G120 Wireless Adapter. Can anyone confirm that this adapter has WPA compatibilities? I'm not sure if it does.

it isnt

Calibretto · 05-06-2008, 02:28 PM

So who's right? apj101 or ecnetserv? Can I see a link with proof?

[-0MEGA-] · 05-06-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apj101

it isnt

Technical Details

Provides Wireless Access for your USB-enabled desktop or laptop PC
Includes a configuration utility that discovers available wireless networks and creates and saves connectivity profiles
Backwards Compatible with 802.11b networks
Increased Security with WPA and 802.1x
Quick and Easy Set-up and Installation

Yes, it supports WPA.

Calibretto · 05-06-2008, 02:31 PM

Fair enough Geoff. haha. Thanks.

tlarkin · 05-06-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calibretto

If you disable your SSID from broadcasting, it doesn't show it on your list of networks to connect to. So how would I access my wireless network if I can't see it?

Also, I have a D-Link DWL-G120 Wireless Adapter. Can anyone confirm that this adapter has WPA compatibilities? I'm not sure if it does.

You choose to connect to a private network, which then you can manually input the SSID. Even if you aren't broadcasting an SSID, you are still broadcasting a signal, and any stumbler will still pick it up.

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05-06-2008, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
ecnetserv New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	SSID Broadcast You will need to enter the SSID manually in your wireless network configuration. If you are using the Windows wireless utility you can add a wireless network and configure the settings. If you are using a DLINK software utility there must be a place to set up a network manually. Yes the DWL-G120 supports WPA. You need to configure your wireless access point and your DWL-G120 both for WPA. __________________ ECNETSERV Computer Support and Network Support in Maryland and Pennsylvania Website Design & Web Development

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Calibretto Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana, USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,934	Fair enough Geoff. haha. Thanks. __________________ Desktop: Cooler Master Elite 330 Case \| AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ \| 1.5GB PC3200 RAM \| XFX GeForce 7900GT Laptop: HP DV6700TSE \| Intel C2D T5750 2.0GHz \| 3GB DDR2 667 \| 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Winner of Photo Comp: Computer Peripherals CoD4 [CF]Clan Member - Headshot: Applied directly to the head.

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