SECURITY UPDATE: WiFi Network Naming Convention – SSID Standardization Mandate

Issued by: EMWV HOA Security Technology Compliance Division
Date: November 22, 2025
Priority: MANDATORY COMPLIANCE
Effective: IMMEDIATE

ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS: Effective immediately, all WiFi network names (SSIDs) within the EMWV community must comply with the standardized naming convention. This protocol is essential for security monitoring, network identification, and community compliance.

📡 REQUIRED SSID NAMING FORMAT

All WiFi networks must follow this exact format:

Format Requirements:

• EMWV- (mandatory prefix, all caps, hyphen)
• [HouseNumber] – Your official house number (no dashes, no letters)
• – (mandatory hyphen separator)
• [LastName] – Primary resident’s last name (capitalized, no spaces, no special characters)

Examples of CORRECT Format:

• EMWV-1234-Smith
• EMWV-567-Johnson
• EMWV-8901-Williams

Examples of INCORRECT Format (VIOLATIONS):

• MyWiFi (no prefix, no house number)
• Smith_Family_Network (incorrect format)
• EMWV1234Smith (missing hyphens)
• emwv-1234-smith (incorrect capitalization)
• EMWV-1234-Smith-Guest (unauthorized suffix)

🔒 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Network Security Standards:

• All networks must use WPA3 encryption (minimum WPA2 acceptable until December 31, 2025)
• Strong passwords required (minimum
• Guest networks must follow format: EMWV-[HouseNumber]-[LastName]-GUEST
• All networks must be registered with Security Division within 7 days of implementation

Prohibited Practices:

• No hidden networks (SSID broadcast must be enabled)
• No network names containing profanity, political statements, or unauthorized messages
• No duplicate network names (each house number must be unique)
• No network names referencing security systems, alarm codes, or access information

📋 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

All WiFi networks must be registered with the Security Technology Compliance Division:

1. Network Registration Form – Submit within 7 days of network setup or name change
2. SSID Verification – Security personnel will verify network name compliance
3. Security Scan – All networks subject to security vulnerability assessment
4. Compliance Certificate – Issued upon successful registration and verification

⚠️ ENFORCEMENT PROTOCOL

The Security Technology Division conducts regular network scans to identify non-compliant SSIDs. Violations will result in:

• First Offense: Written warning and 48-hour compliance deadline
• Second Offense: $75 fine and mandatory network security training
• Third Offense: $
• Repeated Violations: HOA board review and potential additional penalties

🔧 HOW TO UPDATE YOUR NETWORK NAME

1. Access your router’s administrative interface (typically 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1)
2. Navigate to Wireless Settings or SSID Configuration
3. Change SSID to required format: EMWV-[HouseNumber]-[LastName]
4. Save changes and restart router
5. Update all connected devices with new network name
6. Submit registration form to Security Division

📞 COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE

MANDATORY PROTOCOL: All assistance requests must be submitted in person at the Security Booth during approved hours.

• Location: Main Security Booth (entrance to EMWV community)
• Approved Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Requirements: Government-issued photo ID required

⚠️ IMPORTANT: The Security Technology Division is available for in-person assistance only. No remote support is available.