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Are you really more secure if you hide your wireless network's SSID?

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It seems like every guide to wireless network security tells you to keep your SSID hidden to keep your network more secure, but is it really worth it? Let's take a look at one of the myths.

This myth has been around for a long time, and we don't expect everyone to take this news as a happy one. You're welcome to share your thoughts and comments on why hidden wireless networks are a good idea, but we think if you keep reading, you'll realize that it's not just a security feature.

If you've been a long-time How-To Geek fan, you might have read something related before.

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