How to connect to a hidden network

I am trying to connect to my wireless internet home, but it is hidden.

How do you find a hidden network to connect to?

Hello Virginia,.

Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Community Forum.

Access points (APs) or hidden non-broadcast wireless network wireless do not broadcast their Service Set Identifier (SSID). Because non-broadcast networks wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID, they do not appear in the list of wireless networks that are available by default on clients based on Windows wireless. As a result, users need know the SSID and create a preferred wireless network with the SSID of the other network broadcasting. After that the preferred wireless network has been created with the identifier SSID is correct, the ease of wireless in Windows Automatic Configuration will be able to connect.


You must contact the administrator of the hidden network and find the SSID before connect you.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb726942.aspx

I hope that answers your question. If please reply back and let us know if your problem is resolved or if you have any other questions.

Thank you

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