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Using SSID name and P/w
Hi Is it better to use the SSID Name and password that comes with the units or it is better that we cahnge both of them? For secutiry point of view which one is more safer and recommended
There are many different factors. The default SSID and security key is randomly preset, it can't be re-calculated based on the MAC address for example (happened to another other vendor some years ago).
The advantage of keeping the SSID as printed on the base station label is very handy for adding new devices in the future - no need for notes, PostIt, or notes stored at a safe place, ... The disadvantage is obvious: Physical access does unveil the security key - if you have a certain public having the ability to see and touch the router ...
There is however another good reason to change the default: If you have many wireless devices and IoT you don't want to reconfigure all these devices, so putting up the old router wireless SSID and security key does make some sense, too.
Under the line: It's more about commodity than about security.
HI, If it is more secured to use the p/w that has come with the unit, which i guess is unique for each of the units, then do you suggest one should use what has come along with the product rather then looking for other options