Glo WiFi, unbale to log on if SSID is hidden

leftright · 07-11-2014, 04:05 AM

I couldn't log on to my WiFi network with my Glo due to the SSID not being broadcast, after enabling SSID, instant connection, is this a bug ?.

thepossum · 07-11-2014, 09:45 AM

It is not a bug per-se, but unfortunately it is indeed how Kobo devices work.

PeterT · 07-11-2014, 01:00 PM

There is very little (if any) security gained by hiding SSIDs. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/28653...y-more-secure/

07-11-2014, 04:05 AM	#1
leftright Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 55704 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: Kobo Glo	WiFi, unbale to log on if SSID is hidden I couldn't log on to my WiFi network with my Glo due to the SSID not being broadcast, after enabling SSID, instant connection, is this a bug ?.

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07-11-2014, 09:45 AM	#2
thepossum Zealot Posts: 123 Karma: 20018 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo	It is not a bug per-se, but unfortunately it is indeed how Kobo devices work.

07-11-2014, 01:00 PM	#3
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,384 Karma: 78877538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	There is very little (if any) security gained by hiding SSIDs. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/28653...y-more-secure/