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RMartz
Follower
Dec 20, 2022

RBK763S SSID

I just installed a new ORBI RBK763S.  WHen setting it up, I learned that Netgear removed the option to hide the SSID.  Why did they do that?  Hidden SSID is just another layer of protection and secur...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 20, 2022

All Orbi AX systems never had the hidden SSID feature. It's never been supported. 

And actually it doesn't provide any extra layer from prying eyes. A good wifi scanner can still pickup hidden SSIDs.