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I have noticed in Ubuntu a command called Connecting to a hidden wireless network. These hidden networks do not broadcast their names, which means that they will not show up in the list of wireless networks in the NetworkManager menu.
How can I make my WiFi connection hidden in order to make it more secure? Is there any way to do that in a home conditions?
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I don't think I should post this as an answer since it's not an answer to your question. "Hiding" the SSID won't do what you probably think it will do. I recommend you take a look at this answer to another question: http://superuser.com/questions/43836/automatically-connecting-to-hidden-ssid-wifi-network/48280#48280 Also this link provided in a comment below that answer: http://blogs.technet.com/steriley/archive/2007/10/16/myth-vs-reality-wireless-ssids.aspx
– irrational John – 2010-07-25T13:25:41.553Hiding your SSID does not do much to improve security. It is like taking the number off your front door and thinking that you won't get burgled because burglars will not to be able to find your house. – Neal – 2010-07-25T20:27:57.117