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5G Home Router - Turn Network Name (SSID) On / Off

Here's how to allow the Wi-Fi name of the 5G Home Router to be seen by other devices.

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Every wireless access point (e.g., router, hotspot) has a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier) assigned to it.

SSID is typically broadcast by default, but can be turned off for greater security.

When turned off, any device attempting an initial connection must know the SSID name and password to establish a manual connection to it.

For the easiest connection experience, it's recommended to leave broadcast turned on.

From the Router Home screen, click

Wi-Fi

From Wi-Fi Settings, click the

Primary Wi-Fi dropdown icon

then select one of the following to modify:

4GHz Primary Wi-Fi

5GHz Primary Wi-FI

From Wi-Fi Settings, locate and remove the checkmark from the 'Broadcast Wi-Fi Name (SSID)' field.

Broadcast is enabled when a checkmark is present.

If the SSID is disabled, the network settings on the computer must be updated. For assistance, select the appropriate operating system:

Click

Save

(at the bottom).