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EX6100 Cannot Connect to WiFI with SSID Disabled
I have installed the firmware upgrade V1.0.1.36_1.0.114 and find that I cannot connect to either 2g or 5f wifi if I disable the SSID broadcast. I have also reinstalled both prior versions of the fir...
Sorry, I want to run the EX6100 without broadcasting the SSID as I do on my Netgear router. The Ex6100 works flawlessly until I switch the SSID broadcast off. Then I cannot connect with a saved configuration on my computer or on my android.
I don't think the base station (router) likes the SSID hidden. Could be the problem. You are just better off advertsing your SSID. a hidden SSID does not equal a secure wirless network. A strong wireless passphrase is the way to go.