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> Simply put, when your computer turns on, the wireless radio sends out probe requests. These requests say "Is such-and-such wireless network around?" Wait, re
by machrider 14y ago
> Simply put, when your computer turns on, the wireless radio sends out probe requests. These requests say "Is such-and-such wireless network around?"
Wait, really? This is news to me. Is this to handle the case where the router isn't set to broadcast its SSID? Does it happen across all devices and OSes? (i.e. is NetworkManager doing it on my Linux computer?)