Airtel router has hidden WiFi when its WiFi is turned off.
from tdTrX@lemmy.ml to privacy@lemmy.ml on 13 Jan 19:33
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ZWQbpkzl@hexbear.net on 13 Jan 19:41 next collapse

You’ll have to give more details. What apps are you using? What does the app say about the signal? Can I assume normal apps can’t see it like a laptop?

atropa@piefed.social on 13 Jan 19:58 next collapse

Mesh router ?

actionjbone@sh.itjust.works on 13 Jan 20:10 next collapse

Mesh or tri-band backlane, probably.

If it has any wired ethernet devices plugged in, they may need the router to communicate with other routers.

There might be a different setting to turn it off.

gravitywell@sh.itjust.works on 13 Jan 21:22 collapse

What special apps are you using to view it?

If your router is provided by your ISP then its like for their usage