The SVG2482AC is capable of hiding the Wi-Fi network SSID. Â To connect to the hidden Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi SSID name and password must be manually entered in the Wi-Fi client. Â The Wi-Fi network is set to broadcast by default and the wireless clients are able to connect to it by selecting the Wi-Fi network SSID from the wireless network available list. Â This document describes how to hide the Wi-Fi network SSID from broadcasting.
CAUTION: Hiding the Wi-Fi network SSID should not be the only security method used.  The Wi-Fi network should also be secured with encryption and a Wi-Fi password.  Â
NOTE: When the SVG2482AC is configured to hide the Network SSID, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature is automatically disabled.
To Hide the Wi-Fi Network
- Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://10.0.0.1 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 then click the Login button.  The Gateway > At a Glance page will appear.Â
NOTE: A prompt to change the password appears when the SVG2482AC is using the default password. To change the password click the OK button or click the Cancel button to bypass it.

 - On the left-hand menu, click the Connection link and then click the Wi-Fi link on the sub-menu.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi page will appear.

 - On the Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi page, click the Edit button for the 2.4GHz Frequency Band.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Edit 2.4 GHz page will appear. Â
NOTE: The 5GHz frequency band is configured independently.  To configure click the Edit button for the 5GHz Frequency Band.  Â

 - On the Gateway > Connection Wi-Fi > Edit 2.4 GHz page, uncheck the Enable option for Broadcast Network Name (SSID).  The pop-up message box will appear.  Â
 - On the pop-up message box, click the OK button.

 - Click the Save Settings button.  The setting will take effect immediately. Â
NOTE: To hide the Wi-Fi network for the 5GHz Frequency band repeat steps 5 - 8.
