What Does Service Set Identifier (SSID) Mean?
A service set identifier (SSID) is a type of identifier that uniquely identifies a wireless local area network (WLAN). Service set identifiers differentiate wireless LANs by assigning each a unique, 32-bit alphanumeric character identifier.
Techopedia Explains Service Set Identifier (SSID)
A service set identifier is primarily designed to distinguish a wireless local area network in locations where other WLAN might also be broadcasting simultaneously. A service set identifier works in collaboration with a basic service set (BSS), a combination of access points and connected clients, and an extended service set (ESS).
