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By Bradley Mitchell, About.com Guide to Wireless / Networking since 1999

Network Naming Gotcha - Case Sensitivity

Sunday May 28, 2006
| FAQ | Did you know that a wireless network name (SSID) is case-sensitive? In other words, "HomeSweetHome" and "HOMESWEETHOME" represent two different Wi-Fi networks. Failing to use matching SSIDs when setting up a home wireless network will prevent some devices from connecting to each other, and that includes mismatches in the case of letters.
→ Tip - Changing the Network's Default SSID

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