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SweetMsJ
Jul 07, 2019Aspirant
How do I make my network name is invisible?
How do I make my network name invisible? I live in a high-rise and there are already 25 or so names to choose from for my Wi-Fi service, but I would rather keep mine from being displayed to all my n...
- Jul 07, 2019
Most folks want to hide their ssid so others do not see it thinking this is a security step. Here is article saying not so.
Also, hiding the SSID can cause MS Windows issues as well as general connection issues.
myersw
Jul 07, 2019Master
Most folks want to hide their ssid so others do not see it thinking this is a security step. Here is article saying not so.
Also, hiding the SSID can cause MS Windows issues as well as general connection issues.
SweetMsJ
Jul 07, 2019Aspirant
Bill, if it’s one thing I don’t want, it’s complications.
Thank you for the article link. That was the very same argument that occurred to me when I saw the warning — why would I want to forgo the security for anonymity. I feel like I did the right thing, and I really appreciate the confirmation.
The issue was solved – thanks to you both.