Popcorn Kelly Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I’ve had fun over the years altering my wireless network name to communicate sarcasm or make other points to others around me. Let me explain. Most of us have had to connect a device (e.g., phone, tablet, PC, etc.) to a wireless network. Recall that when you need to connect you are presented with a list of wireless networks available to you at that spot, whether it is in a restaurant, coffee shop, and even your home. In this case, I'm altering my home network name to communicate certain themes to those living within range of my wireless signal. Here is an image of available networks to me in my home. It should my network as well as several of my neighbors’ wireless networks within range. In this case I renamed my Guest network to convey a message to my neighbors. Guess which one (and I don’t own a cat)? Although not difficult, you need to access your router to rename the network. If you don't know how you can probably do a Google search and find instructions. In this case, I renamed my Guest network so I don't screw up all my connected devices. If you go this route, I suggest you do the same and alter only your Guest network. I'll likely rotate the messages I convey among a few I have in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I like SSID names like FBIsurveilanceVan09dJ8vKcs0e9r8, but GetOffMyLawn would be good for neighbors too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Kelly Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 I like those. For a long time I also used NSA_Free wifi as my hotspot network name, back when the NSA was found to be spying on US citizens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I use "ICE_SURVEILLANCE" Kind of appropriate for these parts these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Since FBI, NSA, et al are taken... "WOPR" or "Joshua" (1983) comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Nobody’s in range of my wireless net. Except maybe those black helicopters that keep flying overhead, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I currently use HoustonComtrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Except maybe those black helicopters that keep flying overhead, How do you rate the extra special security? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 When I first set up the Wi-Fi, I named it GET YOUR OWN DAMN WI-FI. I've changed it a couple times over the years, but that was the original one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I just leave mine, the one I have now, as it was when it came out of the box. A friend of mine said he was going to name his “Not free WiFi Dirtbags - get your own” or something to that effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Alpo said: When I first set up the Wi-Fi, I named it GET YOUR OWN DAMN WI-FI. I've changed it a couple times over the years, but that was the original one. Funny you and I posted at almost the same time. My friend’s was similar to yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I one time saw FBI SURVEILLANCE VAN. Before mine died, it was named TYPE 40 TARDIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 One of my neighbors has the license plate МІНСК. I figure he’s the guy with WiFi Minsk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleshoe Bill SASS #67022 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 someone around me has one called "FBI Survey" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Golden Duck is ours. Harkens to my long ago SCA days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Kelly Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 I'm considering adding a 2nd modem so I'd have two more network "billboards" visible in our neighborhood. They'd be secured and pw protected, but not actually used for anything other than to post cryptic (OK maybe not so cryptic) messages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 said: I one time saw FBI SURVEILLANCE VAN. Before mine died, it was named TYPE 40 TARDIS I did something similar years ago. We had a neighbor who was a real conspiracy theory nut job. Named our network Surveillance Van 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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