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tiffanieee56
Aspirant
Feb 17, 2023

Hiding my network (SSID) Nighthawk M6 model MR6110

I am interested in hiding my network from others.  But if that can be done how do I access it? I have been all over the admin site and havent been able to find it......definitely a newby...thanks for...
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Blanca_O
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Feb 23, 2023

Hi tiffanieee56 

Welcome to NETGEAR Community!

 

1. From a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the Nighthawk M6, launch a web browser.
2. Enter http://192.168.1.1.
The Nighthawk M6 web page displays.
3. Enter the administrator login password.
The default password is printed on the product label. The password is case sensitive.
4. Go to Settings > General > WiFi Band > Uncheck "Broadcast WiFi Name SSID" 
- If you wish to hide the Wireless Information on the M6 LCD, uncheck "Display info on LCD"

5. Click Apply

 

Regards,
Blanca
Community Team

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tiffanieee56
Aspirant
Feb 23, 2023

Hi....wow I found you ...just wanted to thank you for your help...I realize now I should have told you that I know how to get into the admin site....sorry bout that and I have already asked this question on the forum but as a followup question ...how would I now sign into my wifi SSID now that it is hidden....do you go to "other networks and put it in manually? Thanks in advance...