How to connect XP to a hidden wireless network?

Hi,

A hidden network is a wireless network that is set to not broadcast its name (or service set identifier (SSID)). Normally, wireless networks broadcast their name, and your computer “listens” for the name of the network that it wants to connect to. Since a hidden network doesn’t broadcast, your computer can't find it, so the network has to find your computer.

Try these steps to connect to Hidden Wireless Network on a Windows XP Machine.

a.     Click the Start button and select Control Panel.

b.    Double-click Network Connections.

c.     Right-click on Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.

d.    Select the Wireless Networks tab. Be sure the option Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is checked and click Add.

e.     Enter your network settings:

                      i.        Network name (SSID)

                     ii.        Select your security level in the Data encryption drop-down menu (Open for no security, or WEP, WPA, or WPA2).

                    iii.        Uncheck The key is provided for me automatically (This enables you to input your encryption key/passphrase).

                    iv.        Click OK.

f.        Confirm your network is listed in Preferred networks and click OK.

Hope the information provided helps.