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soulrider4ever
Dec 02, 2015Aspirant
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...
- 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.
soulrider4ever
Dec 02, 2015Aspirant
Thanks for the information, however, that still doesn't address my problem.
- TheEtherDec 02, 2015Guru
netwrks has a point. Hiding the SSID is no longer considered useful. And using it with open security combines two really bad ideas. Read this article.
So, while this doesn't directly address your problem, we're trying to tell you that your point is moot. Don't bother hiding your SSID.
- soulrider4everDec 02, 2015Aspirant
While I appreciate you both looking out for my Wifi security, I would like my new shiny $400 router's basic functions to work.
- TheEtherDec 02, 2015Guru
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.