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My neighbours can see my network name. Is that a problem?

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No. The name is meant to be visible, and hiding it does not make the network any safer.

The network name, or SSID, is broadcast so that devices can find the network. It was designed to be seen.

Hiding removes the name from an ordinary network list, but it does not hide the wireless network itself.

A hidden network can also make connections less reliable and reduce privacy.

Current encryption and a strong password protect the network, not the name’s visibility setting.

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