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I have a Linksys WRT54GS and a WUSB54GS. I can connect everything fine.
I've enabled MAC address filtering and WPA security. I've also disabled
DHCP.
However, if I disable SSID broadcast, I can't access the Internet. Now my
client says I have a connection with the
Access Point. But not the Internet. If I enable SSID, I can connect to the
Internet.
I've read some articles that SSID being disabled is important and others
(including in here) that say it isn't
that important, as somebody can still find your SSID if they so choose.
I'd appreciate some feedback. Right now the client machine is about 5 feet
from the router. The signal strength is
95%. But ultimately the machine will be downstairs.
Thanks in advance.
I have a Linksys WRT54GS and a WUSB54GS. I can connect everything fine.
I've enabled MAC address filtering and WPA security. I've also disabled
DHCP.
However, if I disable SSID broadcast, I can't access the Internet. Now my
client says I have a connection with the
Access Point. But not the Internet. If I enable SSID, I can connect to the
Internet.
I've read some articles that SSID being disabled is important and others
(including in here) that say it isn't
that important, as somebody can still find your SSID if they so choose.
I'd appreciate some feedback. Right now the client machine is about 5 feet
from the router. The signal strength is
95%. But ultimately the machine will be downstairs.
Thanks in advance.