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Barry1m's avatar
Barry1m
Initiate
May 05, 2021

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.
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Barry1m's avatar
Barry1m
Initiate
May 06, 2021

I like to have a 'hidden' network for security.

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    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's avatar
    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's avatar
      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. 

    • Ragar99's avatar
      Ragar99
      Luminary
      Jul 12, 2021
      Speed_54 wrote:
      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!

      Protip:  Research product features BEFORE you buy!

      • CrimpOn's avatar
        CrimpOn
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jul 12, 2021
        Ragar99 wrote:
        Protip:  Research product features BEFORE you buy!

        Good advice, but better advice is to purchase with a generous return policy. The original Orbi product has allowed disabling SSID since 2016 ( and still does in v2.7.3.22).  One might infer that newer Orbi models wold inherit the same code base.  I was totally surprised that Netgear dropped telnet access in this new version.  I am not looking forward to the search for my next WiFi system. Thankfully, it will be at least 2-3 years before I own any device that suports WiFi 6 or 6E.