Turn off SSID broadcast - CBR750/RBS750

CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
May 06, 2021
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:
https://ethicalhackingblog.com/uncovering-hidden-ssids/
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  May 06, 2021
  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_54
  Initiate
  Jul 11, 2021
  What 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!
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 11, 2021
    ‎2021-07-11 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.

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Turn off SSID broadcast - CBR750/RBS750