How to Turn Off the Router's SSID for Better Security

This updated guide explains how to Turn Off the Router's SSID for Better Security through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

1. Hide Wi-Fi on Tenda Modem

Step 1: Open the browser and enter the IP address 192.168.0.1 to access the admin page of the Tenda modem. After accessing the address on the login you with the password is admin.

Step 2 : After successfully logging in, select the Wireless Settings item and check the box for Hide WIFI. Selected, click OK to save the settings.

2. Hide Wi-Fi on TP-Link Modem

Step 1 : You also log into the admin page with the ip address: 192.168.0.1, then log in with your account and password as admin.

Step 2 : After successfully logging in, select the Wireless network item and select Basic settings.

Next you uncheck the box Enable SSID radio and click Save to finish.

So we have successfully hidden the wifi, so how can we connect to the hidden wifi? Please follow these steps.

3. How to Connect to Hidden Wi-Fi

For Smart phones, go to wifi settings and select Add network (each phone will display differently, maybe a plus sign)

In the new window enter the wifi network name in the SSID box -> select the security type is WPA / WPA2 PSK -> Enter the wifi password, and finally click OK.

For Windows 7 laptop, click the wifi icon on the taskbar and select Open network and sharing center

In the new window, select Set up a new connection or network

Next select Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next

In the new window, follow these steps;

1. Enter wifi name
2. Choose the WPA2-Personal security type
3. AES encryption type
4. Enter wifi password

Check Connect even if the network is not broadcasting (important)

You should also tick Start this connection automatically so that the computer will automatically connect to wifi.

Finally click Next .

If you are sure with the settings click Close to finish.