Help on how to hide SSID on Multy X system.

Chanter

Just installed a Multy  system. Can't find settings to hide SSID. Can anyone help? Thanks

#MultyX_May

Zyxel_Steven

@Chanter,

Thanks for your feature request in Multy X, we will evaluate it.

Zyxel_Steven

Multy X doesn't support to hide SSID. May we know what is your purpose?

Multy X is supported to disable/enable WiFi on WiFi Settings.

Chanter

Security!  I have used ASUS, Netgear, etc wifi systems and all have ability to hide SSID. This is basic security to help prevent sniffing. If someone doesn't know the SSID exists, they can't try to get in. I am VERY surprised that such a sophisticated company as Zyxel doesn't include this and even more surprised that Zyxel would ask why I'd want it. Tony

Mijzelf

Hiding an SSID has some nasty side effects. Instead of the accesspoint announcing it's SSID, now the clients have to yell 'hey, is SSID X around?'. And then the accesspoint answers 'yes, that's me'.

In case the accesspoint is not around, the client will repeat it's yell regularly. This is bad for your battery life, and it can even trigger a counterfeit AP to mimic your AP.

And it doesn't add any security. If someone wants to find your SSID, he only has to sniff the air until (one of) your clients tries to connect.

Security has to be provided by a good key, not by obscurity.

Chanter

Totally agree about a good key. But why not good key AND obscurity as from other suppliers? Can this be put on a development list?

Zyxel_Steven

@Chanter,

Thanks for your feature request in Multy X, we will evaluate it.