SSID is a technical term that is usually used by ISPs (Internet Service Providers) as the name of a WiFi network. The SSID itself is actually designed to distinguish several WiFi networks in an area. So, users can also connect with the appropriate WiFi connection.
Then, how to find out the SSID? So, in order to understand more about SSID, see the full explanation below, let’s go!
What is SSID?
SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, also known as the ID of a network. SSID is the ID of a network that is shared by all Wifi networks. The SSID can be seen when a device wants to connect to a Wifi network, by searching for a name on the network in order to access the internet.
SSID is a place to enter the name of the AP or Access Point. Simply put, SSID is a name that is owned by a Wifi network, where if you want to connect to an internet connection, you must find a name that matches the network you are using.
When you just have a Wifi network and have done the settings, usually the SSID and password are set by default by the system. You are advised to change the SSID and default password so that you really recognize the name of the network you have, friend.
In general, networks will have different SSIDs depending on the user, because if you have the same SSID, you will be confused about finding each other’s network. Usually the configuration of the SSID character is 32 characters and the SSID name is a combination of letters, numbers and symbols.
SSID Function
After discussing what an SSID is, it’s time to find out its function. The function of the SSID is to identify a Wifi network so that it can be connected easily. When you want to use a Wifi network, your device must choose which network to use.
Each wifi network has a different SSID and is used to display identification sent over the WLAN network. This identifier serves as the device password to connect to the BSS.
If you have a wireless network, you can give the network a name so you can easily identify it.
If there are multiple devices trying to connect to a WLAN, they must have the same SSID. A device will not be allowed to join the BSS, unless the device has a specific SSID available.
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SSID Type
The types of SSID are Hidden and Public SSID, both of which have their own functions and uses. Here’s the explanation:
1. Hidden SSID
As the name suggests, a hidden SSID is a hidden SSID. This means that the network hides its network ID so that it cannot be accessed freely. But actually the hidden SSID is not completely undetected, because Windows 10 can still detect it.
Certain users who know the SSID and password can still connect to the network. With the hidden SSID, every user who wants to connect must enter a password, only the “password” is the SSID of the network itself.
Public SSID
Unlike the hidden SSID, the public SSID allows a Wifi network to be used by anyone freely without entering a key or WEP key. Detection of the public SSID is very easy for devices that support wireless.
How to set SSID
The way to set the SSID is to make settings on the provider you are using (Indihome, Biznet, First Media, and others). Here are the steps:
- Open the web browser that you have then enter the link to go to the modem router according to the provider you are using, for example 192.168.1.1 for the Indihome provider
- Then enter your username and password
- After that go to the Network menu WLAN SSID Settings
- Then on the “SSID Name” menu, you can change it as you wish, with the condition that the SSID name is 32 characters in the form of a combination of letters, numbers and symbols
- Then if you want to hide it, click the tick on the “Hide SSID” option
- Click Submit to save changes
In addition to using a provider, if you use a smartphone as a network that will be shared with other devices (hotspot tethering), you can also set the SSID on your smartphone, you know, friend! Here’s how:
- Enter the Settings menu Portable Hotspot
- First turn on Portable Hotspot, then select Set Portable Hotspot
- In the SSID menu, you can change and set the password, encryption type, or if you want to hide it
- Select the tick icon at the top right when you’re done configuring it
How to find out SSID
You can find out how to find the SSD on various devices through the steps below.
1. Windows
On Windows operating systems, click the Wifi icon in the lower-right corner of the taskbar menu to open a list of available network SSIDs. The SSID you have connected is displayed at the top of the window.
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2. MacOS
For the MacOS Operating system, select the Wifi icon in the upper right corner of the taskbar menu. The SSID network connected to your device has a check mark next to it.
3. Android
If you are using an Android-based smartphone, then the way to find out the SSID is to open the settings and select wifi. Choose the SSID you want, after that the connected SSID will be displayed with the words connected or connected.
4. iOS
For smartphones made by Apple with the iOS operating system, open settings, then select wifi. The hidden SSID network has a tick icon next to it. If you want to connect to your own wifi but don’t know the SSID, the best way is to connect the router to your computer via an ethernet cable and then go to the website.
How to connect with hidden SSID
To connect a device with a hidden SSID, you need a device that can still detect signals that are nearby even if the wifi is hidden.
The Wifi ID name will be changed to Hidden Network. When you try to connect it, it will ask you to enter the Wifi SSID name. Here are the steps to connect to the hidden SSID:
- Click on the wifi icon then connect to Hidden network.
- After that you are asked to enter the SSID and password. Make sure the letters, numbers, and symbols you have entered are correct.
- Your device will automatically connect to the wifi network.
Meanwhile, this time with the example of the Android operating system, how to connect to the hidden SSID is as follows:
- Enter the Settings menu WLAN and then press the plus sign or add network in the dialog box.
- Enter the SSID name and for security choose WPA/WPA2 PSK then enter the wifi password.
- After that press Save and check again whether the Wifi network has been connected or not.
Also read: Definition of Local Area Network (LAN), Functions, and Examples
How to hide another SSID
The ways to hide another SSID if it bothers you are:
- Go to Start and look for the Command Prompt menu
- Right click that menu and select Run as Administrator
- Replace the Wifi name with the Wifi name that will be hidden, for example: netsh wlan add filter permission=block ssid=”WiFi_X” networktype=infrastructure
- Wait until the code is completed
- And the networks you don’t want are automatically blocked from searching your device
That’s the explanation about the SSID that Jagoan Hosting managed to summarize for you. Now, make sure to always secure the WiFi network so that it is not misused by others, OK?
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