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Jetguy
Sep 13, 2021Aspirant
c7000_v2 SSID Broadcast Issue
Hello All, I am using a Netgear AC1900 C7000v2 CableModem. When I run a windows utility that shows/detects wireless connections in my area one of the field is COMPANY. This field shows the name o...
FURRYe38
Sep 14, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Thats something that can't be disabled. Just because other wifi signals are not showing the Company name doesn't mean they are not being broadcast. I presume the app controls this and can only give the company name if you were connected to there wifi signal then the company name maybe seen on that app. Something to ask the mfr of this app about. The app maybe detect the router mfr and then filling it in under the company name column. Something NG doesn't control.