Reply To Defence Templates. People may want to change a default Wi-Fi name for any of several reasons: • To avoid having their router and network confused with those of neighbors who are also using the same default names. • To improve the security of their home network.

The name choice does not increase protection by itself. Nonetheless, using a custom name can deter a network attacker because it indicates that router is being more conscientiously administered than other routers that use generic defaults. In a typical residential neighborhood with many home network targets to choose from, attackers are more likely to single out the weakest networks first. • To personalize a home network. The SSID can be seen by anyone nearby who scans for Wi-Fi signals from their phone or another mobile device.

Here's how to change the SSID on a typical home network router. Exact names of menus and settings may vary depending on the specific model of router in use. Example - Router Administrative Console Home Page - Linksys WRK54G. Determine the and log in to the router's administrative console through a web browser.

Enter the currently active username and password when prompted. Linksys routers usually have the web address the 'admin' username, and no (blank) password. Check the documentation or website of other router manufacturers for the local address and default login credentials of their products. An error message appears if the wrong login credentials are supplied. When successfully logged in, you should see a screen similar to the one shown here.

Then the results will be shown in a sortable table in the program displaying information such as SSID, channel, security, RSSI, MAC Address, maximum rate, vendor and network type. The hidden wireless network is shown in the first line with an empty SSID but the rest of the information about the network is displayed. InSSIDer works on Windows XP/Vista/7 (32-bit & 64-bit) and also on Android and Mac. Feb 19, 2013 BackTrack 5: Bypassing Hidden SSID. As you already know to hack or crack the. Some people or organization use Hidden SSID or Hidden Network Name.