Why is there a “.b” alongside ?
I just installed dd-wrt on WRT54G 6.0 and noticed that it is broadcasting on both the SSID I assigned it (say, myssid) and one that has .b appended to it (myssid.b). I have since changed it so that the network mode to G-Only with no virtual interfaces set up, but myssid.b is still broadcasting, even after a power cycle.
When I connect to myssid.b, it has no internet access and I can't seem to access the router management page. However, I still have a slight concern that the router has an open network that isn't secured.
Why is dd-wrt broadcasting two SSIDs, and is there any way to disable it?
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asked Jul 9 '17 at 22:27
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I just installed dd-wrt on WRT54G 6.0 and noticed that it is broadcasting on both the SSID I assigned it (say, myssid) and one that has .b appended to it (myssid.b). I have since changed it so that the network mode to G-Only with no virtual interfaces set up, but myssid.b is still broadcasting, even after a power cycle.
When I connect to myssid.b, it has no internet access and I can't seem to access the router management page. However, I still have a slight concern that the router has an open network that isn't secured.
Why is dd-wrt broadcasting two SSIDs, and is there any way to disable it?
wireless-router dd-wrt
asked Jul 9 '17 at 22:27
neverendingqsneverendingqs
10615
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Did you check that the.bSSID is actually coming from the WRT54G (for instance by comparing the MAC addresses)? It's not unusual for headless WiFi-enabled devices (e.g. Chromecast) to use.bSSIDs for set-up purposes.
– rakslice
Jul 9 '17 at 23:04
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Ah that was it. Had to set up my Chromecast again and it switched me to that SSID to do so.
– neverendingqs
Jul 9 '17 at 23:40
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I just installed dd-wrt on WRT54G 6.0 and noticed that it is broadcasting on both the SSID I assigned it (say, myssid) and one that has .b appended to it (myssid.b). I have since changed it so that the network mode to G-Only with no virtual interfaces set up, but myssid.b is still broadcasting, even after a power cycle.
When I connect to myssid.b, it has no internet access and I can't seem to access the router management page. However, I still have a slight concern that the router has an open network that isn't secured.
Why is dd-wrt broadcasting two SSIDs, and is there any way to disable it?
wireless-router dd-wrt
asked Jul 9 '17 at 22:27
neverendingqsneverendingqs
10615
I just installed dd-wrt on WRT54G 6.0 and noticed that it is broadcasting on both the SSID I assigned it (say, myssid) and one that has .b appended to it (myssid.b). I have since changed it so that the network mode to G-Only with no virtual interfaces set up, but myssid.b is still broadcasting, even after a power cycle.
When I connect to myssid.b, it has no internet access and I can't seem to access the router management page. However, I still have a slight concern that the router has an open network that isn't secured.
Why is dd-wrt broadcasting two SSIDs, and is there any way to disable it?
wireless-router dd-wrt
wireless-router dd-wrt
asked Jul 9 '17 at 22:27
neverendingqsneverendingqs
10615
asked Jul 9 '17 at 22:27
neverendingqsneverendingqs
10615
asked Jul 9 '17 at 22:27
neverendingqsneverendingqs
10615
asked Jul 9 '17 at 22:27
neverendingqsneverendingqs
10615
asked Jul 9 '17 at 22:27
neverendingqsneverendingqs
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Did you check that the.bSSID is actually coming from the WRT54G (for instance by comparing the MAC addresses)? It's not unusual for headless WiFi-enabled devices (e.g. Chromecast) to use.bSSIDs for set-up purposes.
– rakslice
Jul 9 '17 at 23:04
1
Ah that was it. Had to set up my Chromecast again and it switched me to that SSID to do so.
– neverendingqs
Jul 9 '17 at 23:40
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Did you check that the.bSSID is actually coming from the WRT54G (for instance by comparing the MAC addresses)? It's not unusual for headless WiFi-enabled devices (e.g. Chromecast) to use.bSSIDs for set-up purposes.
– rakslice
Jul 9 '17 at 23:04
1
Ah that was it. Had to set up my Chromecast again and it switched me to that SSID to do so.
– neverendingqs
Jul 9 '17 at 23:40
3
3
Did you check that the
.b SSID is actually coming from the WRT54G (for instance by comparing the MAC addresses)? It's not unusual for headless WiFi-enabled devices (e.g. Chromecast) to use .b SSIDs for set-up purposes.– rakslice
Jul 9 '17 at 23:04
Did you check that the
.b SSID is actually coming from the WRT54G (for instance by comparing the MAC addresses)? It's not unusual for headless WiFi-enabled devices (e.g. Chromecast) to use .b SSIDs for set-up purposes.– rakslice
Jul 9 '17 at 23:04
1
1
Ah that was it. Had to set up my Chromecast again and it switched me to that SSID to do so.
– neverendingqs
Jul 9 '17 at 23:40
Ah that was it. Had to set up my Chromecast again and it switched me to that SSID to do so.
– neverendingqs
Jul 9 '17 at 23:40
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The SSID.B broadcast should disappear after initial configuration has finalized and Chromecast has connected to the (secure) network.
It seems like chromecast broadcast a SSID.B if it looses connection to your routers secure SSID.
I noticed this SSID.B couple of times and finally got it connected to the fact that my router had a (short) connection timeout.
You can verify it by shutting down the router and monitor available networks.
When Chromecast reconnects to secure network again the SSID.B broadcast disappears.
As far as I figure out the only risk is your neighbor highjack your telly and configure your TV to only have channels with reruns available
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The SSID.B broadcast should disappear after initial configuration has finalized and Chromecast has connected to the (secure) network.
It seems like chromecast broadcast a SSID.B if it looses connection to your routers secure SSID.
I noticed this SSID.B couple of times and finally got it connected to the fact that my router had a (short) connection timeout.
You can verify it by shutting down the router and monitor available networks.
When Chromecast reconnects to secure network again the SSID.B broadcast disappears.
As far as I figure out the only risk is your neighbor highjack your telly and configure your TV to only have channels with reruns available
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The SSID.B broadcast should disappear after initial configuration has finalized and Chromecast has connected to the (secure) network.
It seems like chromecast broadcast a SSID.B if it looses connection to your routers secure SSID.
I noticed this SSID.B couple of times and finally got it connected to the fact that my router had a (short) connection timeout.
You can verify it by shutting down the router and monitor available networks.
When Chromecast reconnects to secure network again the SSID.B broadcast disappears.
As far as I figure out the only risk is your neighbor highjack your telly and configure your TV to only have channels with reruns available
answered Sep 10 '17 at 22:26
EdgeCrafterEdgeCrafter
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The SSID.B broadcast should disappear after initial configuration has finalized and Chromecast has connected to the (secure) network.
It seems like chromecast broadcast a SSID.B if it looses connection to your routers secure SSID.
I noticed this SSID.B couple of times and finally got it connected to the fact that my router had a (short) connection timeout.
You can verify it by shutting down the router and monitor available networks.
When Chromecast reconnects to secure network again the SSID.B broadcast disappears.
As far as I figure out the only risk is your neighbor highjack your telly and configure your TV to only have channels with reruns available
answered Sep 10 '17 at 22:26
EdgeCrafterEdgeCrafter
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The SSID.B broadcast should disappear after initial configuration has finalized and Chromecast has connected to the (secure) network.
It seems like chromecast broadcast a SSID.B if it looses connection to your routers secure SSID.
I noticed this SSID.B couple of times and finally got it connected to the fact that my router had a (short) connection timeout.
You can verify it by shutting down the router and monitor available networks.
When Chromecast reconnects to secure network again the SSID.B broadcast disappears.
As far as I figure out the only risk is your neighbor highjack your telly and configure your TV to only have channels with reruns available
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Did you check that the
.bSSID is actually coming from the WRT54G (for instance by comparing the MAC addresses)? It's not unusual for headless WiFi-enabled devices (e.g. Chromecast) to use.bSSIDs for set-up purposes.– rakslice
Jul 9 '17 at 23:04
1
Ah that was it. Had to set up my Chromecast again and it switched me to that SSID to do so.
– neverendingqs
Jul 9 '17 at 23:40