Do I need too fix a hidden network is it secure

newellweeks Said:

"Do I need too fix a hidden network is it secure: When I log into my home router it says I’m on a hidden network how can I fix this issue or should I ?"

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About Enabling the SSID:

Not broadcasting a SSID (the name of a network) is a security feature of your router. So, log into it (through the Default Gateway), finding out how to enable it. Contact the manufacturer of the router, asking for assistance with this. I'd say refrain from broadcasting it, for the purpose of Security & Privacy.

The OP already stated that SSID is hidden on their router and was asking if this was an issue and SravanKrA ably answered it. Why are you suggesting they find out how to enable it if it is already enabled? And it actually isn't much of a security & privacy factor anymore, there are lots of tools and apps that can be used to find routers that are not broadcasting and SSID.

Thank you. I’ve been concerned. I read right under we’re mine says hidden. And it states it can expose personal info and just that it wasn’t helpful I thought it was. But reading that I’ve been worried and can’t shut it off. But thank you.

No, there is no issue if your SSID is hidden by the router.

On my iphone how do I eliminate “hidden network”’from my network as it sounds like a security issue.

My service provider says it can be eliminated. How?

Please read the rest of the thread you posted to.

Make your network unhidden. That’s in the settings on your router. But doing so will make your network less secure.