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Please add in a feature to disable SSID broadcast on the Orbi Tri-band RBR850. The stated reason of "you don't need it" is clearly contradicted by the number of people who have been asking for it, a...
While disabling Broadcast SSID doesn't really block network discovery through any toolset, it does block the casual nefarious browser (like your neighbors kids).
Since some IoT devices (think home automation, electric charging, etc) have a hard time dealing with connecting to networks that don't broadcast the SSID, I can see some marketing type making the decision to remove the control simply to avoid having calls and inquiries come in from users of those devices complaining they "can't connect to my Orbi".
However, having the control and setting the default to be on would serve both communities equally well. A shame it isn't available now. Add my voice to the chorus to bring it back.