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alxander_2222
Feb 04, 2025Aspirant
Windows 10 hidden network
I have 2 connections one for 2GEXT which shows but then for my 5GEXT it appears as hidden network then when I press connect it says ENTER SSID and then network security key and it says cannot connect ...
CrimpOn
Feb 04, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Assuming that the goal is to connect a Windows 10 computer (desktop? laptop?) to WiFi, it would be very helpful to know which specific Netgear product you have and how it has been configured. (Did you set up this WiFi system, or someone else?)
Orbi systems, for example, do not allow users to assign different names (SSIDs) to the 2.4G and 5G channels.
alxander_2222
Feb 04, 2025Aspirant
I check in the back it says model EX6110 and yes on windows 10 it only shows 2GEXT not 5GEXT and I’m guessing it’s the hidden network because this is only for my PC, on my phone it shows all network