SSID showing

SSID showing even though SSID broadcast is disabled.
I had originally set SSID Broadcast to enabled as I was setting it up.  But when I disabled it, it was still showing on my laptop when I was viewing available wireless networks.
This was even if it was disabled and I was refreshing the screen.
Why does it show if I am not broadcasting the SSID?
Thanks,
Tom

Are you still using an SSID of "linksys"?   If so, then perhaps the network you are seeing is your neighbor.  If not, note that some wireless cards seem to leave "ghosts" listed as if they were still broadcasting.  Reboot the computer, and check again.   On the screen showing available wireless networks, if it does not go away when you hit the refresh button, then unplug your router, then hit the refresh button again.  If it is still there, try to connect to it.  If you can connect, and your router is unplugged, you have connected to your neighbor's router.
There really is no reason to disable your SSID.  This used to be recommended for security reasons, but because of newer cracking methods, this old trick is practically worthless, and is no longer recommended.
Here are my recommendations:
Give your network a unique SSID. Do not use "linksys". If you are using "linksys" you may be trying to connect to your neighbor's router. Also set "SSID Broadcast" to "enabled". This will help your computer find and lock on to your router's signal.
If you want to secure your network (and you should want to), then use WPA2, or at least WPA encryption, with a strong password.

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