What is the effect of disabling SSID broadcasting in network security?

Disabling SSID broadcasting has the primary effect of concealing the network from unauthorized users, which enhances its security. When SSID broadcasting is turned off, the network name (SSID) does not appear in the list of available wireless networks that devices can detect. As a result, casual users and unauthorized individuals cannot easily find and attempt to connect to the network since it is not visible to them.

This does not necessarily prevent determined attackers from discovering the network, as they can still use tools to scan for hidden networks. However, by making the network name invisible to most users, it adds an additional layer of obscurity, potentially deterring some unauthorized access attempts.

Other options may not align with the primary purpose of disabling SSID broadcasting: enhancing internet speed is more related to the overall network configuration than visibility; improving wireless coverage relates to signal strength and access point placement rather than SSID broadcasting; and allowing guest access directly contradicts the intention of concealing the network, as guests would need to know the SSID to connect.