Hide the name of a user WiFi network
By default, a user WiFi network broadcasts its network name (also called the SSID) so
that users can detect the WiFi network in the scanned network list of their WiFi device.
For additional security, you can turn off the broadcast of the network name and hide it
so that users must know the network name to be able to join the user WiFi network.
To hide the name of a user WiFi network:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or tablet that is directly connected over WiFi
to the AP or connected to the same network as the AP.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the AP.
If you are directly connected to the management WiFi network, you can enter
https://www.aplogin.net.
A login page displays.
If you do not know the IP address, see Find the IP address of the AP on page 24. For
more information about the management WiFi network, see Management WiFi
network on page 43.
If your browser displays a security warning, you can proceed, or add an exception
for the security warning. For more information, see kb.netgear.com/000062980.
3. Enter the AP login password and click the LOGIN button.
The AP login password is the one that you specified the first time you logged in to
the AP. The password is case-sensitive.
The Dashboard page displays.
4. Select Management > Network > Wireless.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Go to the Wireless Settings - Access Point section.
The section shows four WiFi networks. The Enabled check box is selected for enabled
WiFi networks and cleared for disabled WiFi networks.
6.
Click the Edit button for the user WiFi network.
A new page opens. The page shows more settings for the WiFi network.
7. In the Wireless Setting - Access Point 2.4GHz/5GHz section, select the Hidden SSID
Enable radio button.
To connect to the WiFi network, a user must know the WiFi network name. By default,
this option is disabled and the AP broadcasts the name.
8. Click the Apply button.
User Manual49Manage Advanced WiFi Settings
Essentials WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Access Point Model WAX214v2
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