Connect To Non-Broadcasted Network

If you have a Windows XP SP2 computer, you're using the Windows Wireless Zero Config program, and you have a router with the SSID not broadcast then this guide can help you.

Windows XP does not have the ability to natively connect to a wireless network that does not have the SSID broadcast. Microsoft does have a tool that will enable you to patch Windows XP and allow you to detect non-broadcast SSID networks:

Windows XP SP2 Wi-fi Patch

By downloading the following patch you will be able to patch your Wireless Zero Config and enable it to detect an SSID that is not broadcast.