# Wi-Fi Network Management for GW31-E

You can add a hidden network to your network settings and configure a secondary credential. This is useful for connecting to networks that don’t broadcast their SSID and for continued connectivity if the primary credential expires.

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## Hidden Network

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Devices .**
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**Select your gateway.**
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**In the top right, click Settings.**
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**Under Network > click Other Networks.**

a. Enter the **Network Name.**\
b. Enter the **Security** type.\
c. Enter the **Password.**\
d. Check **Hidden Network**.\
e. Click **Save.**

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**The device will connect to the hidden network and display under Wi-Fi > Known Networks.**
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## Pre-change password

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{% step %}
**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Devices.**
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**Select your gateway.**
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**In the top right, click Settings.**
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**Under Network > click Other Networks.**
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**Next to your network, click > Credentials.**

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**Click Add New Credentials**

a. Enter the **Username.**\
b. Enter the **Security** type.\
c. Enter the **Password.**\
d. Click **Done.**
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