When the access point for a preferred network is not configured to broadcast its SSID, you can still add the network to the
WiFi Client configuration provided you know the necessary credentials to connect.
Prerequisites:
- The SSID and Network Key (passkey) of the desired access point.
Perform the following steps:
- In the Network Database pane of the Client Mode tab, click New.
- In the Create a New Wireless Network dialog, configure the following properties for the access point and then click OK.
- Enter the
SSID for the access point
- Enter a
Priority for connecting to the access
- Modify the default security options as needed
- Enter the
Network Key (passkey) for the access point
The new wireless network is added to the Network Database table.