Hiding a WiFi Signal

[cmp1223]

My college has a policy where you can't install a wireless router in the dorms because of network security and so everyone will pay for internet. I was wondering, is there anyway to mask a wifi signal so if they sweep through the halls they wouldn't find it? I know not to broadcast a SSID, but i think they can still pick up on a signal. I was thinking some sort of aluminum antenna enclosure that would direct the signal into the dorm and out the window, away from the hall. Any ideas?

 

[KLin]

:laugh:

 

[sygyzy]

What if they found a signal? How would they know who's room it's in?

 

[JDrake]

Originally posted by: KLin
:laugh:

 

[MX2]

How about only turn on the wireless when needed?

 

[compnovice]

Can't find the signal...hmmmm...beats the purpose of having a wireless, doesn't it?

 

[Platypus]

Hahahaha.. do you even understand how radio works?

 

[drinkmorejava]

you could always cover your room in aluminium foil

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or try taking the antenna off, that'll prob cut down the range to a few feet.

 

[notfred]

Assuming your room number is, say, 213, just set the SSID to "room 337".

 

[loup garou]

Tinfoil hat FTW!

 

[quakefiend420]

Originally posted by: notfred
Assuming your room number is, say, 213, just set the SSID to "room 337".

i like this one :laugh:

 

[Injury]

Short of them doing routine checks... they'll never know.


Just make an SSID that is non-descriptive and use encryption.

 

[computeerrgghh]

Make your room one big Faraday Cage?