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Barry1m
May 05, 2021Initiate
Turn off SSID broadcast - CBR750/RBS750
How do I turn off SSID broadcast on the CBR750/RBS750? There does not seem to be an entry on any of the (Basic or Advanced) wireless menus.
CrimpOn
May 06, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Barry1m wrote:How do I turn off SSID broadcast on the CBR750/RBS750?
There does not seem to be an entry on any of the (Basic or Advanced) wireless menus.
Can you share the reason for wanting to turn off SSID broadcast?
Barry1m
May 06, 2021Initiate
I like to have a 'hidden' network for security.
- CrimpOnMay 06, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Barry1m wrote:I like to have a 'hidden' network for security.
Looks like Orbi may not be what you need. Although, if a serious hacker wanted to bother you, it appears that not broadcasting SSID is a trivial problem:
- FURRYe38May 06, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Ya, Hidden networks are still easily found. Any wifi scanner can see them. Been like that for years.
Something thats not supported on Orbi AX systems.
- Speed_54Jul 11, 2021InitiateWhat a BS answer! Let the customer decide if they want to hide it or not.. what concern is it to you if you believe it’s really secure or not. Security by obscurity still works as first line of defense!
- FURRYe38Jul 11, 2021Guru - Experienced User2021-07-11 09:18 AM
Regardless of broadcasting or hidding SSID wifi, wifi can still be detected and found even when Hidden. So that kinda blows security 101 out of the watter in it self. Some scanners are able to detect anything. Reason why there called that. Orbi has never given more than 2 DNS confiigurations. I know of other router mfr what have never given more than two. Especially for home users. Orbi and Router models or mostly home class products. Never have needed more than two. You might find 3 DNS options for business class products which may need that configuration and designed for the business class environment.
So if orbi isn't to your liking then please go find something that is.
Good Luck.