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Beware hidden SSID "backdoor", can't disable it.
TP-Link is a Chinese manufacturer. I recently got a firmware update that added OneMesh which makes it easier for their existing products to create a wireless mesh network. This issue is that:
A) it can't be disabled
B) it's not an open standard that's vetted by community nor standards body
C) their implementation can not be reviewed
D) it's a security issue where the SSID is unknown and the password is only known by the manufacturer.
E) This is not part of the 802.11ac standard
This OneMesh basically creates a backdoor into your network where the user has no control over the access, only the manufacturer. Also, this was not part of the hardware when I bought the device. They added this as a "feature" later on where I can't disable it.
I suggest avoiding this hardware until more can be understood from the community and manufacturer.
February 2020 · Electronics · verified purchase