Internet Connection Tips; The Wireless Network's Name/SSID Disappeared
The Problem: All of a
sudden, your SSID or Wi-Fi network name is no longer listed when you
click to see available wireless networks. There are various reasons this
might happen, and it's not an uncommon occurrence.
Quick Fix: Force your computer or device to connect to the router
even if it's not broadcasting. From Windows, go into Control
Panel|Network and Internet|Network and Sharing|Manage Wireless Networks.
If you see your wireless network listed, right-click on its icon and
click Properties. Check the option "Connect even if the network is not
broadcasting its name (SSID)."
If you don't see your wireless network listed, click "Add" then select
"Manually connect to a wireless network" and put your wireless
information in.
Mac users: You can also "force-join" an SSID that has stopped
broadcasting through a Mac's Airport Utility. Select to join "Other" and
type in the name of the network and password.
Of course, you still want to find out why your SSID stopped
broadcasting. Check to make sure broadcasting was not inadvertently
disabled in the router's software, reboot the router, and check for any
software updates.
Internet Connection Tips; The Wireless Network's Name/SSID Disappeared