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How to use the WiFi SSID hiding function of an HG659

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Hello, everyone!


This post talks about the procedure of how to use the WiFi SSID hiding function of an HG659. Please see more details below.


Huawei HG659


QUESTION


How to use the WiFi SSID hiding function of an HG659?

ANSWER


1. The default IP address of HG659 is generally 192.168.1.1. Enter the IP address in the address bar of your browser.


2. Enter the default login account and password of the HG659 and click Log in.


Username: user
Password: HuaweiUser


3. In the navigation tree, choose Home Network > WLAN Settings > Advanced Settings. In the pane on the right, you can configure the advanced parameters related to the Wi-Fi network.




4. Select Hide broadcast and click Save.

ParameterDescription
Hide broadcastIndicates whether to enable SSID hiding. If Hide broadcast is selected, a wireless client cannot find the WLAN. To join the WLAN, enter the SSID. SSID hiding enhances WLAN security.


This is how to use the WiFi SSID hiding function of an HG659. 


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HAzcanio
Moderator Created Aug 20, 2018 15:22:43

Very useful post. Thanks for sharing. I have a question: For an improve security, ¿can we change the name of the HG659 device?
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realtm7
Created Aug 21, 2018 09:09:57

useful post
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realtm7
Created Aug 21, 2018 09:19:50

WLAN ENCRYPTION > Change the name (SSID) of your WiFi Connection
Click on the arrow next to 'WLAN Encryption' to expand the menu
Specifying an appropriate wireless network name for the two fields labeled 'SSID' ❺ (2.4Ghz & 5Ghz Frequency Band) and then click 'Save'
You can use the same name for both WiFi frequencies (Optional)
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realtm7
Created Aug 21, 2018 09:21:39

Posted by HAzcanio at 2018-08-20 15:22 Very useful post. Thanks for sharing. I have a question: For an improve security, ¿can we change th ...
WLAN ENCRYPTION > Change the name (SSID) of your WiFi Connection
Click on the arrow next to 'WLAN Encryption' to expand the menu
Specifying an appropriate wireless network name for the two fields labeled 'SSID' ❺ (2.4Ghz & 5Ghz Frequency Band) and then click 'Save'
You can use the same name for both WiFi frequencies (Optional)
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HAzcanio
Moderator Created Aug 21, 2018 13:03:07

Posted by realtm7 at 2018-08-20 19:21 WLAN ENCRYPTION > Change the name (SSID) of your WiFi ConnectionClick on the arrow next to 'WLA ...
Thank you very much, my friend!! :)
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Mysterious.color
Created Oct 29, 2018 19:21:04

it's very good feature to hide your networks against attackers
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Vlada85
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Thank you!
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Faridrami
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Thanks for sharing
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Sara_Obaid
Moderator Created Aug 25, 2021 15:19:19

Excellent procedure on how to use the WiFi SSID hiding function of an HG659!
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