How to Hide SSID of Dlink DAP 1320 Extender?

Dlink range extenders are the choicest option when it comes to enjoying seamless internet throughout the land in your home. All the extender models introduced by Dlink are offering great performance. But, just configuring the device is not enough to get the best out of it. Instead, you also need to take care of the security of your extender. This can be done by hiding the SSID of your extender.

For those, who are not familiar with the term, SSID is the network name given to your extender. If you will keep on broadcasting the SSID of your extender, then your extender can get more prone to WiFi leeching. Thus, it is always advised to change the network name of your Dlink extender from default to something personalized and hide it from the list of your networking devices.

If you don’t know how to hide the SSID of a Dlink extender, then we have got your back. In this article, we’re going to shed light on the steps explaining everything about hiding SSID of a Dlink extender. Here, we’re taking DAP 1320 extender as a reference; however, you can use the steps for any Dlink extender model you own. So, without any further delay, let’s get started with the process of hiding SSID of Dlink WiFi range extender.

Steps to Hide SSID of Dlink DAP 1320 Extender

Before getting started with the process of hiding SSID of your extender, make sure you have completed the D-link DAP 1320 setup process in a successful manner.

• Start by connecting your Dlink extender to your home router.

• You can connect your devices either using an Ethernet cable or wirelessly, the choice is all yours.

• Now, plug in the DAP 1320 to a power outlet and turn the power button on.

• As soon as you see that your extender LEDs have become stable, get access to your computer and open an internet browser on it.

Pro Tip: Although you can choose any web browser to proceed further, yet make sure the one you would choose is running the latest software version and is free of cache and cookies.

• Next, head towards the address bar of your internet browser and type the default web address of your DAP 1320 WiFi range extender into it.

• Hitting the Enter key, you will be taken to the D-link extender login page.

• Now, you need to input your login details into the given fields. Bear in mind that if you have changed the login username and password of your DAP 1320, then consider using the changed login credentials to get success with the login process.

• As soon as you find yourself on the web management page of your Dlink DAP 1320 WiFi range extender, navigate to the Settings > Wireless Setup option of your device.

• Check the Hide SSID option under Wireless Network Settings and select it.

• Now, click Apply to allow the changes made by you to your DAP 1320 to come into effect.

• Once done, click Reboot and let your device execute the new settings.

• This is how you can hide the SSID (network name) of your D-link DAP 1320 WiFi range extender and protect it from potential threats.

• Now, log out of your extender and head towards the Network and Internet Settings of the device connected to your extender.

• Check whether the network name of your Dlink DAP 1320 extender is now revealing in the list or not.

If not, then congratulations you have successfully completed the process of hiding SSID on your Dlink DAP 1320 range extender.

The Concluding Thought

Here ends our guide on hiding SSID of a Dlink range extender. We hope after checking the steps given in the list, you will surely get success with the process. Just in case, something went wrong while walking through the process, simply reboot your extender and start from the beginning.

You can also stay tuned with us for knowing more on how to protect your Dlink WiFi range extender from unauthorized access and make the most of it. See ya!