Hello Shekhar,. If you want any function or command that can hide wireless key from wireless setting then as far as i know this is not possible, we have been trying to find the solution to hide show character but so far I couldn't find.
This feature was introduced in Windows 7 since then we have been trying to find some solution. I hope in Microsoft will definitely look in to it, as far as the wireless key issue is concerned we have figured out a solution that is almost equal to hiding the show character. Option 1: we tried to hide that through group policy that was a success but not easy and feasible for everyone: Hide wireless network security key using group policy.
Option 2: You are able to see because you may have your personal laptop wherein you must the administrator hence you have all access but i have found a solution to make your current log in as user that restrict it from showing character. Hide wireless network security key through admin account. How satisfied are you with this reply? Working in a school district there is certain software that requires users to be local admins.
I'm open to other suggestions, or if the above solution worked for anyone and there's a step somewhere I may overlook, I'd love to hear from you all. What specific software requires administrative rights? I would work on diagnosing that issue first.
A school district especially should not have admin rights on local computers. You actually see this a lot when proprietary software is used. Local admin rights are required. Well, technically, that may not be true.
If you knew exactly what you needed to give access, you could get around it. Unfortunately, getting that information is not always in fact rarely an option. However, it has been a common practice in many companies I've worked for, both very large and small, to give local admin rights to laptop users, especially if they need to take it home and on the road.
You can't prepare for everything. Besides, you can still lock stuff down even if they're a local administrator. Could they get around some of that stuff? Possibly, but they'd need to be much more tech savvy to do so. Chestnut Consulting is an IT service provider.
I only have a few Local Admins but would still like a fix for this as no employee needs the wireless key. Thanks for the article, it has actually prevented the user to click on show character and that saves my wireless network security key. To continue this discussion, please ask a new question. Laplink Software, Inc. Neil Laplink. Hiding your wireless network is one of the best things you can do to increase the security of your home network system.
It makes it much more difficult for people to mooch off of your WiFi and also makes it harder for hackers to access your system and steal important information. Especially if you live in an apartment complex, securing your wireless network is an important consideration to make. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers.
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By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article Steps. Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: August 16, Understand how people can find and access your wireless network.
The SSID is a sequence of characters, with a max of 32 characters, which uniquely marks your wireless network. Think of it like your network's name. By default, most systems will broadcast this SSID to make it easier for you to find and use. However, this also lets people with malevolent intentions get access to your network.
The SSID is what you will actually be hiding when the process is complete. If you have ever accessed a wireless network at a restaurant or a coffee shop, you have used an SSID. At many restaurants or coffee shops, the SSID will be the name of the place. Enter your router's IP address into your Internet browser's address bar.
If you have never logged in to your router before, you will first need to figure our your router's IP address. The default address for almost all systems is " If the above address does not take you to a page which prompts you to enter login credentials, consult your router's manual.
You can also try looking at the label on your router which lists information like network key, SSID, and encryption key.
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