On my Win10 Home desktop, my available WiFi network list includes a network named "Hidden Network". Clicking on it shows that it is connected, and there is a button labeled Connect. What is this?All replies (3)Friday, November 11, 2016 2:37 AM | 1 vote...
Discover what is SSID, why it's crucial for connecting to wireless networks, and how you can customize it to enhance security & improve network management.
What is a VPN? A virtual private network, or VPN, creates an encrypted connection between a device and a VPN provider. When someone uses a VPN to access the internet, the information they send gets routed through the VPN first. Similarly, any information they receive goes to the VPN before...
To tether, the device must connect to your phone via wireless LAN, Bluetooth, or a USB cable. And once another device can access the web, your phone becomes a mobile hotspot or WiFi hotspot. VPN tethering is when you have an active VPN connection on the mobile device you use for tetheri...
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a service that allows devices on the same local network to discover each other and automatically connect through standard networking protocols (such as TCP/IP HTTP, and DHCP). Some examples of UPnP devices are printers, gaming consoles, WiFi devices, IP camera...
As the name implies, a Virtual Private Network is a private connection to an otherwise public network. For instance, if you are accessing WiFi from your local Starbucks or at a hotel while on vacation, your connection isn’t secure. VPN is a solution that helps counter security and privacy...
Conclusions on how to find out who steals your wifi and block their connection Finally, please remember that hiding the SSID is not a security or protection mechanism. Finding out the hidden name of a Wi-Fi network is very easy to do and does not offer any kind of security against attacke...
If there is a VPN running, turn off the VPN on the phone. Note: If the phone pops up a message "this Wi-Fi network is unsecured unprotected, your privacy and data may be at risk" with 2 options: Disconnect or connect anyway, don't worry about it, just select "connect anyway", ...
you’d place using the mobile network. One perk is that because you’re connected to wifi, you’re not using any data and so won’t incur any data charges. International calls are a different matter and it’s important to consult your network provider to ensure you avoid any hidden ...
5. Check if there is a firewall on your router. If yes, please turn it off. 6. Change the wireless security type of the 2.4G network to WPA2. 7. Try to connect the Tapo plug to the hotspot of your cell phone or another wifi network. If it works, please upgrade the firmware for...