HIDE SSID does not work on BE radio

Zyxel_JoyLee

When using WiFi 7 (802.11be) mode on the 5 or 6 GHz radio, the 'HIDE SSID' feature is not supported.

This occurs due to updated IEEE 802.11be regulatory requirements and the implementation of Multi-Link Operation (MLO) standards.

Therefore, this behavior is expected when the access point operates in WiFi 7 mode.

How to enable the 'HIDE SSID' feature?

To re-enable the 'HIDE SSID' functionality on your access point, you need to change the 5 GHz radio mode from WiFi 7 (802.11be) to WiFi 6 (802.11ax). Follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Configure > Access Points > Radio Settings.
2. Locate the Radio Mode section.
3. Select 802.11ax for the 5 GHz radio mode.

For more WiFi 7 changes, please refer to below link:

Heads-Up: Latest WiFi 7 enforces new MLO change, Zyxel implement in 7.20! — Zyxel Community