Wifi won't connect automatically, shows 50 sessions?

aaronpark

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I have windows 8. I set my computer to connect to my network automatically, but I have to log in every time. That is fine, I can live with that. But let's say my network is called AARON. Well now when I connect, and hover my mouse over the connection it says AARON 1,2,3,4,5,6,7........etc. Like every day I connect it's adding another number. I'm up to 50 right now. And forgetting the network does not make this go away. If it matters, my network is "hidden"

Thanks!
 

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The same kind of thing has happened to me since I upgraded to Win 8. Our WiFi too is hidden. I have no trouble connecting each time. But if I check "Connect automatically", Windows says, "Cannot connect to this network"—even though it's just connected to it.

Windows is not adding numbers after our network name, though. If it were, I wouldn't try to fix it. It'd be too exciting seeing how high the numbers would go. Of course we live in the suburbs; where you live, more interesting forms of entertainment may be available.
 

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Don't really have a fix, I never hide mine...
Gee, that seems extreme, sacrificing a significant layer of security just because of a Windows annoyance.

Aaronpark, have you tried deleting your network entry from Windows 8? Here's how to do that. You could then log off/on, click "Hidden Network" in the available-network list, create a new connection, and see if the endless-number quirk has gone away.

And welcome to the forum both of you! :)
Thanks, dude!
 

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Hiding the SSID is not a significant layer of security. It has always been a false ideology by those who believe it to be.

If you are seeing multiple sessions, then that means possible infection or Torrent/P2P that is causing Virtual sessions. Also a Virtual machine can do the same thing.
 

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    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
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    12GB
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Hiding the SSID is not a significant layer of security. It has always been a false ideology by those who believe it to be.

Kind of like a condom with a hole in it. :)
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
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    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.

My Computer

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    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
Hiding the SSID is not a significant layer of security. It has always been a false ideology...
How about that—you're right. It's actually more secure in some ways not to hide it. I'm glad this came up... Thanks!
 

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    Windows 7/8 (64-bit)
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Homebrew
    CPU
    Core i7
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte
    Memory
    Lots
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon
    Browser
    Firefox
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