User's Manual Part 1

Configuring Network Settings
114 Check Point Safe@Office User Guide
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Advanced Security
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Specify whether you want to hide your network's SSID,
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Any device within within range can detect
products, such as Microsoft Windows XP,
and attempt to connect to your network.
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Therefore, it is not recommended to rely on this setting
alone for security.
the Network
(SSID) by selecting one of the following:
• Yes - Hide the SSID.
Only devices to which your SSID is
known can connect to your networ
• No - Do not hide the SSID
your network name using the wireless
network discovery features of some
This is the default.
Note: Hiding the SSID does not provide strong security,
because your SSID can still b
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