How to Hide the Network ID Button
One of the useful security features included with many wireless routers is the ability to disable SSID, or the network ID, that is broadcast to others. The SSID/network ID is the name of your wireless network, and when broadcast it enables a button that will show up in the wireless networks list on any computer within range. When broadcast is disabled; however, the SSID/network ID button for your network will be hidden from the list.
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Instructions
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Log in to your wireless router's Web-based configuration utility. This is usually done by typing the router's internal IP address (usually "192.168.0.1" or "192.168.1.1" or "192.168.2.1") in the address bar.
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Choose the "Wireless Settings," or similarly named option, from the "Advanced" section of the navigation pane.
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Deselect the check-box next to "Enable SSID Broadcast" and click "Apply." The SSID/network ID button will now stop showing up in the wireless networks list.
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Tips & Warnings
To connect to your (now) hidden wireless network, type your SSID/network ID in the designated field and then enter in the network password.
