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MK62 Custom/Default SSIDs
Hello, I have a Nighthawk Mesh MK62 that I just set up a few days ago. Firmware is up-to-date as of this posting. I like to split my 2.4/5GHz networks to avoid down-performing due to slower...
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FURRYe38 By default, I mean the factory default SSID. I left this alone until I could set up my own SSIDs. In order to disable my SSID broadcast, I had to enable the "Customize WiFi Network" option to set up the SSIDs I defined. However, that factory default SSID was still broadcasting. I changed this after setting up my own SSIDs. There's no option to disable - broadcast or otherwise - from the Wireless Settings tab. I changed it as I usually do when first securing the router.
Does that answer your question?
Yes.
Looks like the main SSID can't be disabled. Checking mine, i see main SSID and the two custom SSIDs broadcasting. No options to disable the main as I presume that is intended.
Does that answer your question?
That's exactly what I'm seeing, so at least I'm not alone. It's not a huge deal, and I'm confident it's secure, I've just learned from experience if it's not being used, don't put it out there.
Thanks for you help!
Ya I get it. I presume that the main reason is that most users have the main running and only use the custom section on a limited basis. The main is whats most used and most common. Thus no need to disable it and probably not allowed to at the FW and chip level. There has to be a signal for the MS to connect too and the MS rely on the mains to be in good working order.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
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