SSID broadcasts even if disabled

Hello, I have a WRT110 router and I don't want the ssid to be broadcast. Even If the function is disabled, it still shows. What can I do ?
Thank you
P.S. I'm also unable to access the router while I'm wireless. I have to use the Ethernet connexion.

Id like to add.
Your PCs that show the SSID mean they are configured for that WLAN. This is why you see it someone configure these clients for this WLAN.
If you have devices not seeing this its becuase they havent been configure for it.
As for the 'hidden' you need to mark this if your wlan is not broadcasting the SSID. No checky checky no worky worky ..
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