more info on hidden APs

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Daniel Micay 2021-01-04 21:10:46 -05:00
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address such as the packet sequence number and assorted identifying information in the
probe requests.</p>
<p>Avoid using hidden APs (i.e. APs not broadcasting their SSID) since known hidden
SSIDs end up being broadcast to find them again. SSIDs are not broadcast for standard
non-hidden APs.</p>
<p>Avoid using hidden APs (i.e. APs not broadcasting their SSID) since all
known hidden SSIDs end up being broadcast as part of scanning for networks to
find them again. Hidden APs are only hidden when not devices are connected and
it makes little sense as a privacy feature, especially for a non-mobile AP. It
reduces your privacy rather than increasing it. SSIDs are not broadcast for
standard non-hidden APs. If you need to use a hidden AP, make sure to delete
the saved network afterwards.</p>
<p>Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning for improving location detection are disabled by
default, unlike the stock OS. These can be toggled in Settings ➔ Location ➔ Wi-Fi and