Disabling SSID broadcast is a form of security through obscurity. By doing this, the network does not advertise its presence to wireless-enabled devices, making it less visible to casual scanning. It does not technically prevent access. However, as this mainly deters unauthorized users who don’t already know the network exists, and since networking tools can still detect these frequencies regardless of broadcasting, it should not be relied upon as the sole security measure.
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