Answer | By default, the G54 broadcasts one SSID over the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz High, and 6 GHz radio bands. The SSID is visible to the Wi-Fi clients and the Wi-Fi clients connect to the Wi-Fi network by selecting the SSID and entering the Wi-Fi password. Â
Hiding the SSID increases security for the Wi-Fi network. This will prevent Wi-Fi clients from detecting the SSID when viewing the available Wi-Fi networks. When the SSID is hidden, Wi-Fi clients in the network will lose wireless connection and the SSID and Wi-Fi password will need to be manually entered into the Wi-Fi client's application to connect. The WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) feature is disabled when the SSID is hidden. The SSID must broadcast its SSID to utilize the WPS feature. This document describes how to hide the SSID using the Web Browser.Â
Hide the SSID
- Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Â Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. Â Â Â
 - A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
NOTE: The Home Network Wizard will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager. For assistance with the wizard, refer to article 19497 - G54: Web Manager First Time Login.
 - On the Login page, enter the custom password in the Password field. The Username field is populated with admin.Â
NOTE: If the Username field is populated with an email address, retrieve the admin password from the SURFboard Central app to log in. For detailed instructions in the app, refer to article 19069 - SURFboard Central: Web Manager Access.
 - Click the Login button.  The Gateway > Summary page will appear.
 - On the left-hand menu, click the Connection link then click the Wi-Fi link. Â
 - Click the Networks sub-menu link. The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Networks page will appear.
 - Under the Primary Home Wi-Fi Network section, click the Edit button. The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Edit page will appear.
NOTE: When the split mode is enabled, the SSID is individually broadcast over the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz High, and 6 GHz radio and can be customized by clicking the Edit button next to each SSID. Â
 - Uncheck the Enabled option for Broadcast Network Name (SSID).  The pop-up box will appear. Â
 - Enter the four-digit CAPTCHA code in the Type CAPTCHA Here field.
 - Click the Save button. The setting will take effect immediately. The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Networks page will appear. Â
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