When a Wi-Fi is not visible in the list of available networks for your wireless device to connect, its SSID Broadcast may be disabled. Disabling the SSID Broadcast of a Belkin router is another way of keeping your network secure because it hides your Wi-Fi from other wireless devices.
This article will provide you with instructions on how to connect your iPhone® to a Wi-Fi with disabled SSID Broadcast. The steps here may also be used if you want to connect to the Wi-Fi using an iPod®. Before you begin, make sure you know your Wi-Fi name and password. To know how to check the wireless settings of your Belkin router, click here.
This article will provide you with instructions on how to connect your iPhone® to a Wi-Fi with disabled SSID Broadcast. The steps here may also be used if you want to connect to the Wi-Fi using an iPod®. Before you begin, make sure you know your Wi-Fi name and password. To know how to check the wireless settings of your Belkin router, click here.
Step 1:
Tap
on the iPhone’s main screen.Step 2:
Tap Wi-Fi.
Step 3:
Toggle the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position and wait for the list of networks to load.
Toggle the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position and wait for the list of networks to load.
Step 4:
Under the list of Wi-Fi Networks, tap the Other… option.
Step 5:
Enter the Wi-Fi name of the network with disabled SSID Broadcast.
Under the list of Wi-Fi Networks, tap the Other… option.
Step 5:
Enter the Wi-Fi name of the network with disabled SSID Broadcast.
Step 6:
Tap Security and select from the listed security modes.
Step 7:
Go back to the previous menu by tapping < Other Network.
Step 8:
Enter the Password of the Wi-Fi then tap Join.
NOTE: The password is case-sensitive.
Step 8:
Enter the Password of the Wi-Fi then tap Join.
NOTE: The password is case-sensitive.
Step 9:
After you join the network, you'll see a check mark before the network name and a Wi-Fi icon in the upper-left side of your screen.
Your wireless device should now be connected to the Wi-Fi.
If you are still unable to connect your wireless device to the Wi-Fi, try the following:
If you are still unable to connect your wireless device to the Wi-Fi, try the following:
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Ensure that the MAC Filtering feature of your router is disabled. A MAC filtered Wi-Fi only allows the registered MAC addresses of devices to connect to it.
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Ensure that you entered the correct password.
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If you have changed the password of your Wi-Fi, tap the arrow sign next to the Wi-Fi name you are connecting to, then select Forget this network. You may try reconnecting your mobile device to the network using the new password.
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You can also reset your network settings. On your iPhone or iPod, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
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Restart your wireless device and try reconnecting to the Wi-Fi.
If you are still encountering issues when attempting to connect your device(s) to the Wi-Fi, see your device’s documentation or contact your device’s manufacturer support for further assistance.
