Windows 10: SMB, Network Issues and a Hidden Network Question...

Discus and support SMB, Network Issues and a Hidden Network Question... in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I updated to 1903 and now I can't file share between two PC (one is updated, the other isn't). So I read the tutorial on this site, which has an option... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by billyjk, Jun 11, 2019.

  1. billyjk Win User

    SMB, Network Issues and a Hidden Network Question...


    I updated to 1903 and now I can't file share between two PC (one is updated, the other isn't). So I read the tutorial on this site, which has an option to enable SMB. Does this expose a security issue? What is the best "how-to" to set up file sharing on Win10 machines?

    Lastly, the non-updated Win10 machine now has a "Hidden Network" that displays when I click the wifi icon. Is this a bad thing? Does it need to be removed?

    Thanks in advance for any help!
    -bk

    :)
     
    billyjk, Jun 11, 2019
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  2. Graeme.P Win User

    hidden network

    Hi there, thanks for your question.

    When you look at the list of available networks, the "Hidden Network" is not a particular WiFi network but instead a generic indicator to show you that there are networks in range that have hidden their SSID, or network name.

    This is normal behaviour, and presents no issue for you. You can ignore the hidden networks.

    Please let me know if you need further information! Thanks!
     
    Graeme.P, Jun 11, 2019
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  3. puma99dk| Win User
    W10H cannot connect to hidden network

    nope running 380.62 didn't knew there were a 380.63 I will update later properly

    yeh when the network is visible it connects just fine.
     
    puma99dk|, Jun 11, 2019
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  4. SMB, Network Issues and a Hidden Network Question...

    Delete "hidden network"

    Hi,

    Deleting or Blocking available networks can only be done using Command Prompt. Follow the steps below:

    • Open Command Prompt.
    • Type netsh wlan add filter permission=block ssid="WLAN name"
      networtype=infrastructure (Replace WLAN name with "hidden network" or the name of the wireless network you want to block) and press
      Enter.
    • Close Command Prompt.
    To remove/delete the network from the block list. Replace "add" with "delete" on the command in step two.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Radney Dri, Jun 11, 2019
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