Cannot connect to hidden wifi networks on Xbox Series X/S

Discus and support Cannot connect to hidden wifi networks on Xbox Series X/S in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Can someone explain to me why Microsoft left this basic security feature out of the OS on one of their most popular pieces of hardware?... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by JerryCallo, Jan 31, 2022.

  1. JerryCallo
    JerryCallo Guest

    Cannot connect to hidden wifi networks on Xbox Series X/S


    Can someone explain to me why Microsoft left this basic security feature out of the OS on one of their most popular pieces of hardware?

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    JerryCallo, Jan 31, 2022
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  2. JerryCallo Win User

    Microsoft won't fix connections to hidden wifi networks on Xbox Series X/S

    The xbox series x/s is completely incapable of connecting to hidden wifi networks. There are various tricks/hacks people are using which may or may not work, but it is not supported natively.

    I cannot connect to hidden wifi networks. It will not find my ssid when manually entered.
  3. taidara Win User

    Xbox series x hidden wifi connection

    Is there going to be an update to allow me to connect to my wifi that I like to keep hidden. I am able to connect to my wifi only when I broadcast my ssid. I have the Xbox series x BTW. It is the only device in my house that I cannot manually tell
    it the ssid and password. My old Xbox one and one s allow me to connect manually. Currently this cannot be done on the Xbox series x as far as I can tell.
    You do know that hidden SSIDs has no security means whatsover. It only sends a NULL bit for the cleartext name in every beacon. So, beacons will still be sent out and anyone with a simple spectrum analyzer will be able to see the BSSID of your AP.
  4. JerryCallo Win User

    Cannot connect to hidden wifi networks on Xbox Series X/S

    If your router/AP chipset is Wifi 6, it will not work. You need an older Wifi AP.
    I using a netgear R6700 which is wifi 5. Still couldn't get it to work.
  5. StarFleetCom Win User

    Cannot connect to hidden wifi networks on Xbox Series X/S

    If your router/AP chipset is Wifi 6, it will not work. You need an older Wifi AP.
  6. JerryCallo Win User

    Cannot connect to hidden wifi networks on Xbox Series X/S

    Wanted to reply to this to say thanks this worked! It didn't work the first time around but waiting a little longer before hitting the Xbox button worked and my hidden ssid showed up in the list.
    What router do you have?
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