I did the update to IOS 15 and now my wifi is hidden and I am not able to connect to it. Is there a way to unhide it? I have tried to type in the ID and password but still can not connect.
iPhone X, iOS 15
Hi wayno15,
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you're having an issue with connecting to your Wi-Fi network. We're happy to provide some information to assist.
We recommend starting with the steps in the article here: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network This includes checking to see if Auto-Join is turned on. "If you see Auto Join Disabled under your Wi-Fi network name, tap it turn on Auto-Join"
If the issue remains, steps 6 and 7 will help you restart you iPhone and reset the network settings to test.
You can also view helpful recommendations for your router settings here: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
Specifically the section that states:
"Hidden network
A router can be configured to hide its network name (SSID). Your router might incorrectly use ”closed” to mean hidden, and ”broadcast” to mean not hidden.
Hiding the network name doesn't conceal the network from detection or secure it against unauthorized access. And because of the way that devices search for and connect to Wi-Fi networks, using a hidden network might expose information that can be used to identify you and the hidden networks you use, such as your home network. When connected to a hidden network, your device might show a privacy warning because of this privacy risk.
To secure access to your network, use the appropriate security setting instead."
We hope the information helps.
Cheers!
Hi wayno15,
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you're having an issue with connecting to your Wi-Fi network. We're happy to provide some information to assist.
We recommend starting with the steps in the article here: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network This includes checking to see if Auto-Join is turned on. "If you see Auto Join Disabled under your Wi-Fi network name, tap it turn on Auto-Join"
If the issue remains, steps 6 and 7 will help you restart you iPhone and reset the network settings to test.
You can also view helpful recommendations for your router settings here: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
Specifically the section that states:
"Hidden network
A router can be configured to hide its network name (SSID). Your router might incorrectly use ”closed” to mean hidden, and ”broadcast” to mean not hidden.
Hiding the network name doesn't conceal the network from detection or secure it against unauthorized access. And because of the way that devices search for and connect to Wi-Fi networks, using a hidden network might expose information that can be used to identify you and the hidden networks you use, such as your home network. When connected to a hidden network, your device might show a privacy warning because of this privacy risk.
To secure access to your network, use the appropriate security setting instead."
We hope the information helps.
Cheers!
why is my wifi hidden after i did an update? it will not let me connect to it either.
