The new hidden network being at same signal strenght could be using same channel as neighbors and hiding them because of its stronger signal. Windows can report the error windows 10 cant connect to this network when the width of your network adaptor channel is causing issues.
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Windows cannot connect to hidden network. Enter the network name ssid security type and password. Select settings wi fi add wi fi network. Follow the steps below for detailed instructions. To connect to the hidden network automatically check the box that says connect automatically if you want you can also check the box that says connect even if the network is not broadcasting this makes windows 10 search for the hidden network every time it is not connected to a network even if the hidden network is not in your area. In most cases you can follow this procedure to connect to a hidden network. To fix the problem here are some things you can try.
Press windows key s. Before you can connect to the hidden network you must have the name and password of the network. You can adjust the channel width to fix this error in some cases. If you cant get email browse the web or stream music chances are youre not connected to your network and cant get onto the internet. It works as sort of a username and password instead of just a password that you usually enter when connecting to wireless networks. You will need to ask the owner of the network for this information before continuing.
Things to try first. Not your router anyone can turn off their ssid broadcast. Troubleshooting network problems in windows 10. As to why it shows up on one and not others could be settings and or signal strenght and device location.
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