Extender Network Settings
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AC1200 WiFi Range
Extenders
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network
By default, the extenders broadcast their WiFi signal so that their WiFi network names
(SSIDs) are easy for you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. To connect to a hidden
network you must know the SSID and password and manually enter them.
To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network:
1.
On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web
browser.
2.
In the address field of your browser, enter
www.mywifiext.net
.
A login page display.
3.
Enter your user name and password and click the
LOG IN
button.
The Status page displays.
4.
If your browser displays the
Menu
icon
, click it.
The extender menu displays.
5.
Select
Settings > Wireless
.
6.
Clear the
Broadcast the Network name (SSID)
check box.
7.
Click the
SAVE
button.
Your settings are saved.
