Securing BT Smart Hub... How to?

[Arianax]

Hi all! 

Some questions as to how to secure the BT Smart Hub..?

How do I hide my SSID? Just so it doesn't stand out so much on everyone's WiFi apps?

What's the best way to restrict what devices can connect to the Smart Hub? I mean, apart from using a long, complex password - because I have one of those already.

Anything else you can think of to help strengthen my security on the Smart Hub and protect my home network from packet-sniffers 'n War Drivers 'n WiFi piggybackers and all that bad stuff..! 

I'm already using WPA2..! 

[Keith_Beddoe]

You cannot hide the SSID, and even if you could, it would make no difference, as the BSSID can still be seen by anyone with a suitable wireless card.

Apart from using a good  password, there is no other way you can improve security.

[licquorice]

What's the point. Joe Bloggs won't know how or want to hack your wifi and the people who do will circumvent whatever precautions you take if they are that interested.

[Arianax]

AaaaaAaaaAaAAAaaahhhhhh! Trolls!!! 

...But seriously, there are a million reasons why anyone would want their WiFi secure from eavesdroppers.

[licquorice]

Indeed, and a strong password will suffice to deter the casual eavesdropper. If anybody seriously wanted to crack your wifi there is NOTHING you can do to prevent it. Seriously.

[Devon_Dave]

No, not trolls. Just people trying to help you!!

[Arianax]

There are plenty of things that can be done. I can think of a few.

Anyway, still waiting on constructive answers.

[licquorice]

You have a long wait ahead.

[NeilO]

Hi Everyone, please keep it friendly.

Thanks

Neil

[conrad]

I don't know the definitive answer but if you are concerned just use the things that you are aware of as posted by you in message 7 - surely they would be sufficient.

A determined hacker will break almost any encryption etc etc and you seem to have enough knowledge to make yours as secure as possible.