How to Connect to a Hidden Wireless Network

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

How to Connect to a Hidden Wireless Network

NOTE: By default, a wireless network’s router broadcasts the network SSID (name). A “hidden” wireless network is a network whose router has been configured not to broadcast the SSID.

Follow these steps to connect to a wireless network that is not listed on the Connect to a Wireless Network screen.

1.Select My network is not in this list in the Connect to a Wireless Network screen. Then click Next.

My network is not in this list

2.The next screen asks if you want to connect to a hidden network. If your network is hidden, select Connect to hidden network, and then click Next.

Confirm Connection to Hidden Network

NOTE: If your wireless network is NOT hidden, select My Network is not hidden, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on the next screen—verify that your network router is turned on and is within range of the Adapter, and then click Retry to search for wireless networks again Then proceed to How to Connect to a Wireless Network, page 4 to continue.

3.Enter your wireless network’s name (SSID). Click Next to continue.

Enter the Wireless Network’s Name (SSID)

4.If your wireless network uses wireless security, enter the security key, and then click Next to continue.

Enter the Wireless Network’s Security Key

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