Suppressing SSID in WLAN AP

WLAN APs repeatedly emit a beacon signal that contains the service set identifier, or SSID. SSID tells other people that your network is there.

If you know your network is there, why do you need it to announce to other people. If a SSID is not immediately visible then there will be less incentive for people to try and compromise a network.

In WLAN AP config, there is an option to 'suppress' or 'hide' the SSID. If this feature is enabled, you will not be able to see your own SSID over the air. You will have to remeber to enter this in WLAN client card config to make the connection. I find this feature useful in reducing the likelihood of unauthorized access to WLAN.