Masking a wireless network

[Jimmieboy]

Hey everyone. I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me how to 'mask' or 'hide' my airport express's network so that you can't see it but still ahve it that if you know the name of the network you can join?????? Thanks!

 

[grapes911]

Hiding the SSID adds absolutely no security to a network. Turn on WPA and create a secure password. Make sure it has number and letters, and contains no dictionary words.


Edit: You are asking because of security concerns, correct?

 

[Jimmieboy]

Yes because of neigbours. I have a password and WEP.

 

[EricNau]

I would go with WPA (and make sure you use a good password). WEP is practically useless.

To hide the SSID go to Applications > Utilities > Airport Admin Utility > Configure > Airport > "Create a Closed Network."

While it may not really "secure" your network, I still like it. If someone doesn't see your network, they might not try and hack it.
"Out of site, out of mind."

 

[grapes911]

I'm pretty sure the Airport Express supports WPA. It's a much more secure protocol than WEP. I highly recommend upgrading to that.

 

[EricNau]

I'm pretty sure the Airport Express supports WPA. ...

Yes, it does.

Definitely use WPA unless you have a computer in your network that can't support it.