What is a service set identifier (SSID)?

August 28, 2021 by Admin

What is a service set identifier (SSID)?

  • A wireless encryption standard
  • The wireless LAN transmission type
  • The broadcast name of an access point
  • A wireless security protocol

Explanation:
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. It’s what allows your wireless adapter’s client manager program or Windows built-in wireless software to give you a list of the Access Points in range.

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