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Thicko WLAN question

Right then, I don't know much about secure Wifi, so I've just changed my access point to not broadcast the SSID. So, how might I get my MDA Pro to learn about the SSID if it's not broadcast? Can someone please give me a "for dummies" guide to the LEAP thing as I don't have a clue
When I was broadcasting an SSID, it all worked perfectly, pretty much automatically.

I cheated, i set access point to broadcast ssid just whilst i put the JJ on it, once on i turned off ssid broadcasting.
its seemed a bit flakey when trying to add it in the leap settings page. i tried both open adn eap and then just decided it'll be quicker just to enable ssid for 2 mins.

This is hardware dependent, of course, but I set my wifi router up to only allow access from listed mac addresses. That, in addition to hiding ssid (once connected) and 128 bit wep is about enough to stop me getting the crawling heebie-jeebies.
They don't call me paranoid mike for nothing.
Just because you are paranoid, doesn't mean they *aren't* out to get you

this_mike said:
This is hardware dependent, of course, but I set my wifi router up to only allow access from listed mac addresses.
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Interesting, and I think my router will do this. How can I determine the MAC address of the MDA?

OK, the following is on a blue angel but I imagine that the principle should extend to WM05.
Firstly, get the wep setup and copy the (uppercase) key to your ppc via AS so you can broadcast your ssid with relatively few twitches D).
Start > Settings > Connections > WLAN, fire up wifi and connect to your access point - in WM2003SE this means checking a tick box (or ticking a checkbox). Once you're connected, you should be able to see the ssid, tx rate etc as well as the mac of your wifi adapter.
Additionally / alternatively, your wifi ap may tell you the macs of all connected devices. The smart person would check this first and make a note of any devices and use this as a cross-check.
HTH!

Hidding the ssid doesn't bring any security
- trust me -
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The only way is to setup a basic WPA encryption. And you will be secure as long as you change the password on regular basis (every 1 or 2 months)
Avoid WEP encryption it's just crap and doesn't bring any security.
The SSID stuff and mac address filtering are just making you think that you are secure when you are not.
30sec to 5min max to decrypt WEP encryptions, less than 5 sec for mac address and SSID stuff.

works fine on mine and I don't broadcast ssid.
>start>settings>connections>network cards
>add new
type in your SSID as the network name
fill in the rest as per your setup
ok, there is no real security on wireless, but if we are all going to use it we may as well instigate all the security options we can. if there are 2 connections for a cruiser to access and 1 is easier than the other, I know what I would do....

WEP and above do provide security, at least if you don't want any old Johnny using your network.
So, use WEP or whatever security you have.
Hiding SSID literally just hides it. However, most hacking tools easily show the SSID anyway, so don't really on this. But, if you do hide the SSID, you have to set up the connection manually, typing in the name of the SSID and WEP key.
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most hackers tools that show ssid will decrypt wep in less than 2min.
I was just pointing it out because
1- it's to consider when you're buying an Access Point
2- If you're using it with sensible website (bank account) and such (even to check your mail - using your credit card etc ...)

fair point...
I guess it would be unthoughtful of us to give the know how without also giving the gotchas
;-)

I have got a hidden SSID and the qtek is able to find the network after typing in the name, but it ist not able to connect.
I have already checked the MAC.
It gets the right IP but after few second it scans the network for another time and so it goes on

WiFi and WPA2-PSK Hidden?

I have a Treo Pro and can't get it to connect to my home WiFi which is using WPA2-PSK and the SSID is Hidden. The issue is with it being hidden because when I go into the linksys settings and make it visible it can connect, but as soon as I make the network name hidden it can't connect.
BTW. My HP iPaq has no issue connecting to it hidden.
Does anyone know how to fix this?
Thanks

wpa2-AES is a lot better
but unless somebody is really out to get you psk should be secure enough to broadcast ssid

Even if your network isn't broadcasting its SSID wireless scanners can still pick it up. If a person is determined enough to brute force your passkey then they will most certainly be able to use NetStumbler.

Responded here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=643999

Problem with Hidden wifi SSID Router

Hi
Using Sense V5
Zimage from Juliy 25.
problem.
I have my Wifi router configured with a hidden SSID and with no security.
When I try to setup the conecting I add the SSID name manualy, the new SSID showsup on the list of avaible networks but with poor connection. I try to connect and connect but it does not conect. If I Unhide the SSID them the connection is fine.
Any think I can configure?
Thanks!

Perhaps one of the networks in your neighberhood is running in the same channel?
It might be confusing since hidden networks dont send out their SSID's.
You could try changing the channel (1-11) it's using?
ps. Having a 'hidden' network without any encryption is not very safe, since even hidden networks are plain visible to most network sniffers (just not the windows "View networks" screen)

lostdreamer said:
Perhaps one of the networks in your neighberhood is running in the same channel?
It might be confusing since hidden networks dont send out their SSID's.
You could try changing the channel (1-11) it's using?
ps. Having a 'hidden' network without any encryption is not very safe, since even hidden networks are plain visible to most network sniffers (just not the windows "View networks" screen)
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Hi
What I do is to filter the mac address.
Btw WinMO has an option when adding a Hidden SSID to set as "This is a hidden network" does andoid has the same option? I haven't found it
Thanks
Iosu

I have a hidden network (Channel not broadcast) with WPA-PSK encryption. I've used both the Desire V5 and Darkstone's Froyo V1, and the wifi works just fine. What I did just adding the channel manually, and the phone will connect itself.
Did you check the channel of your router like what Lostdreamer said?

My Friend's Galaxy Player 5.0 Can't Connect to His Home Wifi

My friend has a Galaxy Player 5.0 and he can connect to other WiFi Networks(It can connect to our school's network, the public optimumwifi network, etc.) but his house's. All the computers in his house can connect to his Home WiFi. His network name shows up on the Wireless Networks list on his Galaxy Player 5.0. He tries to connect to it. He types in the right WiFi password. It says "Connecting", then "Obtaining IP Address" and then right away, it says "Disconnected". Then when he sees it on the Wireless Networks list again, below his network name, it says "Disabled, secured with WPA/WPA2 PSK" His router is a Belkin G Wireless 957B73 and all his computers in his house can connect to it, but his Galaxy Player. I tried to help him via Skype ShareScreen. I thought it was because of some setting on his router. I told him to go to 192.168.2.1(His Default Gateway) for the Belkin options and stuff and I don't know what to do from there. I'll keep checking thread and will try to reply ASAP to your post replies if need be.

check device
Chrizuki said:
My friend has a Galaxy Player 5.0 and he can connect to other WiFi Networks(It can connect to our school's network, the public optimumwifi network, etc.) but his house's. All the computers in his house can connect to his Home WiFi. His network name shows up on the Wireless Networks list on his Galaxy Player 5.0. He tries to connect to it. He types in the right WiFi password. It says "Connecting", then "Obtaining IP Address" and then right away, it says "Disconnected". Then when he sees it on the Wireless Networks list again, below his network name, it says "Disabled, secured with WPA/WPA2 PSK" His router is a Belkin G Wireless 957B73 and all his computers in his house can connect to it, but his Galaxy Player. I tried to help him via Skype ShareScreen. I thought it was because of some setting on his router. I told him to go to 192.168.2.1(His Default Gateway) for the Belkin options and stuff and I don't know what to do from there. I'll keep checking thread and will try to reply ASAP to your post replies if need be.
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If the device's wifi profile suggetsed disabled, then best is to delete the existing profile on player and start again. If it failed again, login the router check on the wireless seeting and local LAN setting to find the history of the player record then delete the entry.

Thanks for the tip.

May be the router has reacherd the maximun number of devices connected simultaniously, or it has another security feature additional to put the password in the device… just a theory.

Make wi-fi 2.4GHz sticky

Is there a way to make the wi-fi stick to 2.4GHz full time. The phone defaults to 5GHz. otherwise. Phone is rooted.

Imagine you have a wifi router you play with.
In wifi setting in this router, disable 5g. then add mac address of fone to mac address of 2.5 network security allow/deny give manual ip to fone before you connect with the fone in question.
This should force fone to use 2.4g.
I no longer have my firestick, but what I mean can be seen when first setting up the firestick, where you choose manual IP, ADVANCED - you disable the 2.4/5g, look for SWITCHING, roaming...
Band hopping. So many new names...

Pachacouti said:
Imagine you have a wifi router you play with.
In wifi setting in this router, disable 5g. then add mac address of fone to mac address of 2.5 network security allow/deny give manual ip to fone before you connect with the fone in question.
This should force fone to use 2.4g.
I no longer have my firestick, but what I mean can be seen when first setting up the firestick, where you choose manual IP, ADVANCED - you disable the 2.4/5g, look for SWITCHING, roaming...
Band hopping. So many new names...
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Thanks. But the Netgear mesh router does not have the 2.4 and 5g separation provision. It's both or none. .