You can add and connect to a hidden WiFi network in Windows. A hidden WiFi network is a router that disables SSID broadcasting.
Disabling the SSID signal ensures that the router does not broadcast the name of the wireless network, making it invisible to users. However, this only hides the name in device lists of nearby networks. You can still connect to it, but you need to know the exact SSID name.
You have to connect to a hidden one wifi network need the following. You need to know the exact name of the SSID. You also have one wifi password needed and the security type used. In most cases this is WEP, WPA or WPA2 encryption.
Like a wifi network is hidden, you will not see the SSID. If you believe that you need to connect to this hidden WiFi network, you should open the router settings and look up the exact name of the SSID in these router settings. If you do not have access to the router, ask the administrator for the hidden SSID or access to the settings.
Add a hidden WiFi network in Windows 11 or 10
To connect to a hidden WiFi network, open the settings. Right-click on the Start button. In the menu click on “Settings”.
In the settings, click on “Network and internet” on the left. Then click on “Wi-Fi”.
In the WiFi settings, click on “Manage known networks”.
Click the “Add” button next to “Add a new network”.
To connect to the hidden WiFi network, you will need the network name. The security type and the security key (the WiFi password). Enter all this information and select the options “Connect automatically” and “Connect even when this network is not broadcasting.
This way, Windows always connects directly to this hidden WiFi network. Click “Save”.
I hope this helped you. Thank you for reading!
Also read: Back up WiFi networks and settings.