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Jan 22, 2014 8:10 AM in response to Richard Tseby braden85,Hey there Richard!
I have an article for you that I believe will help you create the network you are envisioning:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4145
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
-Braden
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Jan 22, 2014 9:20 AM in response to braden85by Richard Tse,Thanks Braden,
I have follow the steps above, but it still seems like a "non-broadcasting" network might be the problem. Is it that Airports cannot wirelessly extend networks that are non-broadcasting?
Thanks!
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Jan 22, 2014 9:34 AM in response to Richard Tseby Bob Timmons,Performance is "iffy" with a hidden network in my experience with Apple routers, so best to run things normally. iPhone and iPads tend to have problems with "hidden" networks as well.
As you know, even if you "hide" your network, anyone who wants to see your network can do so very easily in seconds using any number of free utilities available on the Internet, so there isn't any security value in "hiding"' your network anyway.
True, it might keep the retired couple next door from seeing the name of your network, but they are probably not the types of folks that you need to worry about.
That unmarked van....a few houses down the street....been there for the last 4-5 hours.....you may need to worry about.
I assume that you do not use your personal name for your wireless network. If you do, it might be a good idea to change that to something vague or random that would not identify you.
