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soulrider4ever's avatar
Dec 02, 2015
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R8500 Broadcast SSID not working

I'm running a R8500 with the latest firmware 1.0.0.56 and I have unchecked the SSID Broadcast box for both the 2.4 and 5ghz (using smart connect) - the SSID is still broadcasting on the 5ghz, however...
  • TheEther's avatar
    TheEther
    Dec 02, 2015

    The manual states that the settings for 5 GHz radio 1 override radio 2, so try disabling SSID broadcasting on radio 1.  You may have to disable Smart Connect, disable SSID broadcasting, then re-renable Smart Connect.

     

    It's possible that Smart Connect cannot be used in conjunction with hiding the SSID.  As a test, try disabling Smart Connect.