However it also comes with a scanner which can be accessed from the wifi stats tab and clicking the refresh button shows all the available wireless networks including the hidden ones. Enter the ssid choose the security type and enter your password.
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Find ssid of hidden network. Note to the user do not select the option connect even if this network is not broadcasting to secure the network. The wardriving feature is very basic that only shows the important information such as ssid auth bssid signal radio and channel. Select wi fi from the left menu. As soon as a packet containing the ssid is sent youll see the so called hidden network name appear. Open settings. Now click on add a new network.
These packets include association and reassociation requests and probe requests and responses. Click on manage known networks. How to connect to a hidden wifi network. Enter the hidden wifi network name ssid at network name security type at security type password at security key. Press continue and you can use the app for free as long as you want. When a client device connects to a hidden network.
Select connect automatically. Simply start scanning the airwaves with one of these tools. Go to network and internet. When a client device asks if a ssid is available being this a hidden network. So if someone connects or reconnects it should appear. If any of these requirements are met acrylic wi fi professional will display the name of the hidden network.
Use netspot to find the wifi networks in your area including hidden ssids when you start netspot you see a prompt that encourages you to upgrade your license to pro. We can choose connect automatically to automatically connect to the network every time we enter network coverage.