Windows 10: Wifi Hidden Network

Hi,

Win 10 doesn't connect to my hidden network. It shows as a Hidden Network in the available networks list and i have to select it and manually enter the SSiD and password each time. These are getting added to known network list with number appended such as HiNetwork, HiNetwork 2, HiNetwork 3, but again doesn't connect. Adding the network after deleting all these entries also isnt helping. Just have to enter the SSiD and the password each time!!

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Hidden wifi


I also am seeing "Hidden Network" in my Wifi list which I never saw before:





What really is this "Hidden Network" and what is it's purpose?? is this someone using my wifi? someone using my connection? Please explain what this is and why I am seeing this on Win 10 when I never saw a "Hidden Network" when I was using Win Vista.

Thanks!

Lin

 

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!

 

Hidden wifi

Did you waited long enough?
Did you disable/enable the wireless connection?
It can take some time for the wireless network SSID to disappear from the network list..

Hiding a SSID should work.
Did you try it without WPA?
Without knowing the network name, no one else would be able to connect anyway and if you use that with a mac filter, you should be safe.