Access customization

mnewsome

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Will be loaning a linksys wrt54g router to a friend. for the friend I will set it to allow the MAC address. I would also want to stop broadcasting the network.

He may want to allow access to others with a password. If broadcasting is stopped how would others find that network to connect to? Is this possible? Is there a feature in linksys routers to enter a network/SSID by name then enter a password?

Also, this is an opportunity to try remotey connecting to a router for administration. I have read that there is significant vunerability in this. I would ask what are the specific exploits and how can one mitigate any exposure?
 
Yes, you can configure the router to NOT broadcast the SSID, but it will slowdown the connection.

Yes, you can set a password (Key Phrase) to protect the wireless network by having everybody who wants to access the wireless have to know/enter the Key Phrase.

Yes remote access to manage the router is available.