It means its waiting for wireless connections to join your area.
The initial setup of a wireless connection infrastructure that implements security is not complicated as that of wired connections. The disadvantage of wireless security is that most of the encryption methods are common and have weaknesses.
The program that manages wireless network connections for Mac OS X is called "AirPort." It allows users to connect to and manage Wi-Fi networks, configure network settings, and monitor network status. While the AirPort utility is primarily associated with Apple's AirPort hardware, the functionality for managing Wi-Fi connections is integrated into the system settings of macOS.
A wireless router.
The simple wireless configuration technique that can make the network invisible to unauthorized users are disable SSID broadcasting. This will disable the network from being broadcasted.
For either a personal or a business wireless network, it's to protect it from unauthorized users.
Ssid broadcast
The wireless computing landscape refers to the overall environment and network of wireless technologies, devices, and interactions that enable users to connect and communicate without the need for physical wired connections. This includes technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular networks, as well as devices like smartphones, tablets, and wearables that utilize these wireless connections.
Isolation
You need to disable broadcasting of SSID.
A wired WAN connection typically uses physical cables, such as fiber optics or copper, to connect users to the wide area network, providing stable and high-speed access. In contrast, a wireless WAN connection utilizes radio signals to connect devices to the network, offering flexibility and mobility but potentially less stability and speed compared to wired connections. Both types serve as access points for users to connect to the WAN, depending on the specific needs and infrastructure of the organization.
Authentication
Strangers won't see your wireless network, making it more difficult to hack. The downside is that when you want to add new devices, they won't be able to see it automtically either. You will need to manually enter the network ID.