hidden wi-fi

This tag collects WindowsForum.com guidance about connecting Windows devices to a hidden Wi-Fi network, meaning a wireless access point that suppresses its SSID from beacon frames. The tagged discussion covers Windows 10 and Windows 11, including selecting the Hidden Network option from the taskbar Wi-Fi flyout when in range, or manually creating a wireless profile through Settings under Network & internet, Wi-Fi, and Manage known networks. It also explains enabling the option to connect even when the network is not broadcasting. Because Windows cannot discover a suppressed network name automatically, the content focuses on the manual steps and profile settings needed to join one.