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We will be able to know your computer’s Mac Address. HOW?

Wongsak — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:13:10 +0000

Method #1

By windows command line
Go to windows command line or use Windows key + r and type cmd
use command “ipconfig /all” to show your Mac address and ip configuration

Method #2

LAN connection properties
Start menu > Setting > Control Panel
Open Network Connections
Right click Local Area Connection > Status
Tap Support and click Details..
See your MAC Address at “Physical Address” (Sample 00-02-3F-BD-2B-82)

What is SSID (Wireless network Network Config)?

Wongsak — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:56:12 +0000

SSID (service set identifier) is a function performed by an Access Point that transmits its name so that wireless stations searching for a network connection can “discover” it. User can use wireless software to give you a list of the Access Points in range.

Protect your Wireless Network from unauthorized access.

Wongsak — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:55:51 +0000

By default, wireless network equipment typically Enable SSID broadcasts.
You can protect your access point by Disable access point Function “SSID Broadcast Network”. When you enable this function on one can scan and see your SSID because access point not announcement SSID name Network.

However this technic cannot protect your wireless network from hacker 100%.
Because hacker can detect your SSID by sniffing method.