Are there any pitfalls to using SSID cloaking? Many organizations use SSID cloaking as a mechanism to add a layer of security to the WLAN. This technique requires that all users have knowledge of the ...

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WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) allows devices to connect more easily, but it also opens your network to vulnerabilities. Disable ...

Wi-Fi contains one glaring flaw: it's vulnerable to hacking. The range of connectivity means people down the hall or across the street can access your network. Even if it's secured with a password, ...

A vulnerability in LiveBox ADSL modems from Orange allows an attacker to retrieve their SSID and WiFi password in plaintext by simply sending a request over the internet. Honeypot systems at Bad ...

I have walked about with both a laptop and some iOS devices and it seems to have no trouble handing off between the main router and the extender. Any snafus to be aware of? The extender wifi is slower ...

I'd like to disable SSID for my wireless router, so other users in the area don't see it. However, my computer sometimes inadvertently connects to other unsecured wireless networks in the area, and if ...

We are all surrounded by many Wi-Fi networks and their signals in the air. But are these networks secure? Wi-Fi security has always been a challenge for network administrators. Also, wireless networks ...