SSID broadcasting is when an access point sends out its WEP key to all wireless clients through the air. Those clients attached to the access point are allowed to transmit data.

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SSID broadcasting is the act of the access point announcing its presence and availability to nearby devices, it does not involve sending out the WEP key to clients. Clients who have the correct WEP key can still connect to the access point without the SSID being broadcasted.

SSID Broadcasting Is When an Access Point Sends Out Its