Your WiFi SSID is the name of your WiFi network. When you connect to a WiFi network, you need to enter the SSID and password. By default, your WiFi SSID is broadcasted, which means that anyone can see it.
Hiding your WiFi SSID can help to protect your network from unauthorized access. If your SSID is hidden, unauthorized users will not be able to see it and they will not be able to connect to your network.
How to Hide WiFi SSID on OpenWrt
To hide your WiFi SSID on OpenWrt, you need to follow these steps:
- Log in to your OpenWrt router.
- Go to the
Networktab. - Click on the
Wirelesstab. - Select the wireless network that you want to hide.
- Uncheck the box next to
Broadcast SSID. - Click on the
Savebutton.
Your WiFi SSID will now be hidden.
Questions and Answers
- Q: Why should I hide my WiFi SSID?
A: Hiding your WiFi SSID can help to protect your network from unauthorized access. If your SSID is hidden, unauthorized users will not be able to see it and they will not be able to connect to your network.
- Q: How will I connect to my WiFi network if I hide the SSID?
A: You will still be able to connect to your WiFi network by entering the SSID and password manually.
- Q: What are the disadvantages of hiding my WiFi SSID?
A: There are a few disadvantages to hiding your WiFi SSID. First, it can be more difficult to connect to your network, especially for guests. Second, some devices may not be able to connect to your network if the SSID is hidden.
Conclusion
This article showed you how to hide WiFi SSID on OpenWrt. Hiding your WiFi SSID can help to protect your network from unauthorized access. I hope this article was helpful.
Additional Information
- If you are using a guest WiFi network, you may want to leave the SSID broadcast so that guests can easily connect.
- You can also use a MAC filter to restrict access to your WiFi network to only certain devices.
- If you are concerned about security, you may want to consider using a VPN to encrypt your traffic.
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