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Definition:
  • SSID is an abbreviation for Service Set IDentifier. It is also known as the network name or network identifier. It is the name of the network and can be used to identify a specific network. SSID's help to differentiate between different wireless networks.
Details:
  • Many SSID's are set to a default factory SSID when first purchased. SSID's should be changed in order to avoid confusion and misuse of the wireless network.
  • An SSID can be set through the router's configuration manual. In order to access this manual, the website link can be found within the user's manual.
  • The selection of an SSID should be unique in order to facilitate the finding of a particular wireless network.
SSID

Sources:
Setting up your wireless network on LinkSys
What is a SSID?


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