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RMartz
Dec 20, 2022Follower
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...
FURRYe38
Dec 20, 2022Guru - Experienced User
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.