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Re: [PATCH] {nl, cfg, mac}80211: Implement hidden mesh ID

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On Mon, Sep 08, 2014 at 02:01:22PM +0800, Chun-Yeow Yeoh via Devel wrote:
> The hidden mesh ID is use to enhance the security of
> open mesh and possible secured mesh later on by not
> advertising the mesh ID during beacon generation,
> similar to hidden SSID implemented in AP mode.

I'm unconvinced - hidden SSID is not much of a security feature and it
seems like this would break all manner of things.  Is it really worth
the pain when people can just use a secure mesh instead?

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