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Seeing "Hidden Network" on my wi fi list.

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Seeing "Hidden Network" on my wi fi list.
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RE: Seeing "Hidden Network" on my wi fi list.
May 2, 2022 at 11:23 am
(May 1, 2022 at 10:53 pm)popeyespappy Wrote: Not broadcasting a SSID is an added level of security. Someone still has to know the name of the wireless network to connect, but it isn't being broadcast to the whole world to see. That makes it harder for someone to access the network. they have to know the SSID and the password.

It's worthless security:

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Seeing "Hidden Network" on my wi fi list.

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RE: Seeing "Hidden Network" on my wi fi list. - by Jehanne - May 2, 2022 at 11:23 am

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