Not everyone wants to broadcast the name of their Wi-Fi network to everyone within range. Sometimes hiding is the best option. From a security standpoint, hiding your Wi-Fi network can help keep you off the radar of malicious operators.
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Sure, a determined hacker can still find a way to intercept your signal and breach your defenses, but attacking a hidden target is much more difficult.
Even if you don’t hide your network, some friends and family members may hide their network, so knowing how to connect is important for all of us. Let us discuss how you can connect to hidden Wi-Fi network on Mac.
Connect Your Mac to a Hidden Wi-Fi Network
Before you try to connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network, you must first know the name of the network. Without it, you will fail at the starting line.
Usually, you select the appropriate network in your list of available options, but a hidden Wi-Fi network doesn’t reveal itself so easily. Instead, you should check the correct name in the router settings from an already connected device, or ask someone who knows.
Along with the network name, you also need to know the security type and of course the password. Most modern routers must use WPA2/WPA3 Personal. However, you may need to confirm the correct encryption type on your router, another connected device, or through trial and error.
Once you have the correct details, you are ready to make a connection. Here’s how to connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network on Mac.
Enter network details, name, security protocol and password and click Join.
What does Hidden Wi-Fi mean?
Hidden Wi-Fi networks serve several purposes. While you gain some security by hiding your SSID from hackers and nosy neighbors, there are other advantages to staying off the radar. With a hidden network, whenever someone asks to use your Wi-Fi, you can simply answer: “If you can find it.”