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How to add a computer to a wireless network with SSID Broadcast disabled.

How can I add a computer to a wireless network that has SSID broadcast disabled?
Do I have to temporarily re-enable it or can I somehow do it without having to do that?
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oh  -- you shouldnt have to enable ssid broadcasting....to add it
hello there,

With SSID Broadcast disabled, wireless clients will not be able to scan and connect to the network. I would re-enable it and then try connecting.

Hope this helps
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I am using Windows XP Pro SP2
I have a little icon in the system tray that says "view available wireless networks"
Now that SSID Broadcast is off, when I go to it, it lists no wireless networks, but one is available when SSID broadcast is on.
That one's SSID is "myWLAN" so on a new laptop how would I connect it to that one?
The same screen that shows available networks should give you an option to add a network or connection.  Use that option to add it.  As you add the network enter the SSID in the name or SSID field.
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Okay, thanks guys. Got it going.
I'm glad to hear it is working and that I could help.  Thanks for the grade, the points and the fun question.

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