Solved : linux not connecting to hidden wifi network

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mister_v
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Solved : linux not connecting to hidden wifi network

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Hi,

my raspberry py is not connecting to my ( hidden ) wifi network.
Other devices are connecting to this network,
so I'm sure it is working, and name and password are correct
So why is it not working?
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Re: linux not connecting to hidden wifi network

Post by Chris »

Because a hidden wifi network doesn't broadcast its name,
You have to tell the raspberry pi to scan for it.


add

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scan_ssid=1
in /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf

or

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wpa-scan-ssid 1
in /etc/network/interfaces/wlan0
mister_v
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Re: linux not connecting to hidden wifi network

Post by mister_v »

I knew i forgot something.

This solved the problem.
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