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SBX-AC1200P: Wireless Closed Network Setup

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Question

How do I setup my SBX-AC1200P not to broadcast a 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 SBX-AC1200P to not broadcast a wireless network (SSID), the Automatic Security Configuration (WPS) feature must be disabled.

To Configure Closed System Network

NOTE: Steps 2 - 12 (static IP address setup) are applicable on Windows 10, 8 & 7.

Connect a computer with the Ethernet cable or to the SBX-AC1200P default wireless network. The default wireless name and password are located on the back panel of the SBX-AC1200P.

NOTE: If the SBX-AC1200P is operating as a wireless router, client devices can only connect to the SBX-AC1200P default wireless network because the Ethernet port is used for connecting a modem device. Connect the Wi-Fi client to the SBX-AC1200P default wireless network and click here to skip to step 13.
Click the Window's Start button and type Network and Sharing Center in the Search box.
Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. The Network and Sharing Center window will appear.
On the Network and Sharing Center window, click the Change adapter settings link. The Network Connections window will appear.
On the Network Connections window, right-click on Local Area Connection then select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear.

NOTE: If the computer is connected wirelessly, right click on Wireless Network Connection then select Properties for Wireless Network Connection Properties window.
On the Local Area Connection Properties window, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click the Properties button. Make sure the box to the left is checked. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window will appear.
In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, capture the current IP and DNS addresses under the General tab for reference. These settings will need to be restored after making changes in the SBX-AC1200P Web Manager.
Select Use the Following IP address.
Enter 192.168.100.253 in the IP Address field.
Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.
Click the OK button.
Click the Close button on the bottom of the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.100.254 into the address box, and press the Enter key. The Login page will appear.

NOTE: If the SBX-AC1200P is operating as a wireless router, enter http://192.168.0.1 in the address box.
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.
Move the mouse-cursor over Wireless on the main menu and click the Primary Network Settings link on the sub-menu. The Wireless - Primary Network Settings page appears.
On the Wireless - Primary Network Settings page, select the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz tab.
Select Disable for the Network Name (SSID) Broadcast option.
Click the Yes, turn off WPS button on the Disable SSID Broadcast message box.
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 SSID will not broadcast.