When your wireless router broadcasts its wireless network name, formally known as a Service Set Identifier (SSID), it’s like having a virtual bumper sticker hanging in the air around your home or wherever you have your network. Some people use the default wireless network name that comes from the factory, while others get creative and use a more memorable name.
5 EASY Ways to Secure Your Home WiFi Network (and Protect Your Devices!)
Is there such a thing as a good wireless network name that would be more secure than other names? The answer is absolutely yes. Let’s take a look at what makes a good (secure) wireless network name and what makes a bad wireless network name.
A bad wireless network name is one that is either set as the default name at the factory or is on the list of the top 1000 SSIDs.
Why are generic names bad? The main reason is that if your network name is in the Top 1000 Most Common SSIDs, there is a good chance that hackers have the pre-built password cracking Rainbow Tables needed to crack your wireless network's Pre-Shared Key (password).
