SSID

A 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN when a mobile device tries to connect to the access point (AP).
The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another.
SSID sent in plain text so it can be sniffed, the method does not supply any security

A 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN when a mobile device tries to connect to the access point (AP).