How to log into a hidden network?
 

I defined the username/password pair, and then I go to connect to network dialog which, after scanning, offers as the only choices the networks that were discovered, i.e. there's no choice to enter the network name. Am I going about it the wrong way? How should I do it? Thanks.

Re: How to log into a hidden network?
 

Control Panel. Connectivity.
Use the Connections button. Then click on New.

You will get a Wizard that will let you set up your hidden network.

Re: How to log into a hidden network?
 

Just make a profile with the ssid of the hidden network and it will automatically connect when it detects it. This is how i connected to my hidden university network the first time

Re: How to log into a hidden network?
 

Thanks guys!

Re: How to log into a hidden network?
 

Hopefully when the N standard is finally ratified they will drop the "hidden" ssid thing. Doesn't really do anything.

Re: How to log into a hidden network?
 

My school uses a hidden network for extra security (not a bad idea, it's actually recommended for a private network). Of course, this can sometimes cause problems for Linux devices. It's great to know the n800 works with hidden networks, since the main reason I'm getting it is so I don't have to lug my laptop into the city (my school's in Manhattan).

Re: How to log into a hidden network?
 

The problem with it is that scanning software reveals the ssid of a hidden network effortlessly.

Here is some (hopefully accurate) information on the subject:

The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN:

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=43

Linking to "Debunking the Myth of SSID Hiding”:

http://www.icsalabs.com/icsa/docs/ht...sid_hiding.pdf

Re: How to log into a hidden network?
 

Interesting. I'll consider sending it along to the sysadmin.

Re: How to log into a hidden network?
 

Hiding the network offers no real additional security whatsoever and is more of an inconvenience for legitimate users than an effective security measure. Anyone that recommends hiding a network as a way to improve security doesn't know much about how WiFi networks operate, to be honest.

EDIT: PaulH beat me to it :)

Re: How to log into a hidden network?
 

Security through obscurity. Only serves to cheese off legitimate users.