Not your router anyone can turn off their ssid broadcast. It works as sort of a username and password instead of just a password that you usually enter when connecting to wireless networks.
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Windows cannot connect to hidden network. As to why it shows up on one and not others could be settings and or signal strenght and device location. To connect to the hidden network automatically check the box that says connect automatically if you want you can also check the box that says connect even if the network is not broadcasting this makes windows 10 search for the hidden network every time it is not connected to a network even if the hidden network is not in your area. Windows can report the error windows 10 cant connect to this network when the width of your network adaptor channel is causing issues. You will need to ask the owner of the network for this information before continuing. The new hidden network being at same signal strenght could be using same channel as neighbors and hiding them because of its stronger signal. Select settings wi fi add wi fi network.
You can adjust the channel width to fix this error in some cases. If you cant get email browse the web or stream music chances are youre not connected to your network and cant get onto the internet. Things to try first. In most cases you can follow this procedure to connect to a hidden network. Troubleshooting network problems in windows 10. Before you can connect to the hidden network you must have the name and password of the network.
Follow the steps below for detailed instructions. Press windows key s. To fix the problem here are some things you can try. Enter the network name ssid security type and password.