From 59c56e6c7fcce2efc51f1e016c2de54e9148eafa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Micay Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2021 21:10:46 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] more info on hidden APs --- static/usage.html | 10 +++++++--- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/static/usage.html b/static/usage.html index a36bb604..95cd46f2 100644 --- a/static/usage.html +++ b/static/usage.html @@ -425,9 +425,13 @@ address such as the packet sequence number and assorted identifying information in the probe requests.

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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.

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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.

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