HT203211: AirPort: Unable to join a Wi-Fi network with hidden SSID (Wi-Fi network name)

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Q: How can I pick the security type (WPA2-PSK) for wifi connection in my 4th gen apple tv?

I just got the apple tv 4th gen and it got hung up when I tried to connect to the wifi network. My wifi router is not broadcasting the SSID so I chose "Other" and entered the SSID and the passcode. The system then hung with the spinning wheel and white background. I unplugged the unit and tried again. No joy. I set my router (Netgear WPN824v2) to broadcast the SSID and was able to connect. I cannot see where I can set the network security type (WPA2-PSK) within the apple tv settings. All my other devices (including a couple of Macbooks and Android devices) can handle finding this router when it isn't broadcasting the SSID. I doubt Steve Jobs would consider this a good rollout.

Apple TV (4th generation)

Posted on Nov 5, 2015 9:19 PM

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Q: How can I pick the security type (WPA2-PSK) for wifi connection in my 4th gen apple tv?

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