How to automate joining an invisible network?

Greetings,
Anyone know a way to automate joining a network that isn't visible so I dont have to type the name and password and everytime?
Thanks

Chuck Risher wrote:
"System Preferences>Network>Advanced. Check the box "Remember networks this computer has joined.""
That is already checked.
Invisible networks do not show in the AirPort menu.
I have to choose "Join Other Network..." and type in the name and password every time.
That's the purpose on an invisible network. Unless this is YOUR private network and you have to constantly be asked to join it.
Plus open System Preferences->Network pane, the 'Advanced' button. Make sure the name of the invisible network is at the top of the Preferred Networks, if you constantly join that network.

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