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It also allows APs to be "hidden", by not broadcasting its own SSID, but relying on devices to send out a probe to ask if it's there. Of course, it's not hidden
by keeperofdakeys 12y ago
It also allows APs to be "hidden", by not broadcasting its own SSID, but relying on devices to send out a probe to ask if it's there. Of course, it's not hidden from packet sniffers if it's talking to someone.
- xorcist 12y agoThat might just be the most stupid misfeature in the history of IT. Not only is a "hidden" AP not really hidden at all, it makes a lot of functionality much more difficult, such as channel choosing and reconnect.