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SBR-AC1200P: Wireless Closed Network Setup

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Question

How do I setup my SBR-AC1200P not to broadcast the wireless network?

Answer

With a closed network, the wireless network (SSID) will not broadcast. Users are required to type the SSID into the client application, instead of selecting the SSID from the wireless network available list. By default, the SSID is set to broadcast and it can be detected by the wireless clients. This document describes how to disable the 2.4 GHz wireless network (SSID) from broadcasting.

CAUTION: In order to configure the SBR-AC1200P to not broadcast the wireless network (SSID), the Automatic Security Configuration (WPS) feature must be disabled.

To Configure Closed System Network

Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. The Login page will appear.
On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
Enter password in the Password field.
Click the Login button. The Home page will appear.
On the Home page, click on Manage Wi-Fi Network. The Wireless - Primary Network Settings page will appear.
On the Wireless - Primary Network Settings page, select Disable for the Network Name (SSID) Broadcast option.
The message box appears "Disabling the SSID Broadcast will disable WPS. Do you want to continue?", click the Yes, turn off WPS button.
Click the Apply button.

NOTE: Be sure to copy down the Network Name (SSID). The settings will take effect immediately. Restarting the router is not required.
The Warning pop-up window will appear, click the OK button.