How to Allow Guests to Your Home WiFi Network

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Log in to your router.

   You will need to use the admin username and password.
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   Step 2: Locate the wireless configuration page.

   Different brands of routers have different configuration screens and menus.
   
   Browse through them until you find the wireless configuration page. , There is no need to change any of your basic network or wireless settings. , Choose "Yes" from the options. , Usually “guest” is just appended on the end of your current network’s name.
   
   Some routers may allow you to change this name.
   
   Just make sure it’s not the same name as your current network. , Since you’re technically creating a new network, you have to define a corresponding network password.
   
   It is a good idea not to use the same password of your home network. , You may have the option to define how many you would allow to use the guest network at any given time.
   
   Fewer people using your network would mean better quality of connection for everyone on the network.
   
   Remember, your actual bandwidth won’t increase and everyone would just share. , You may opt to have this guess network broadcasted or hidden. ,, Inform your guests the network SSID and password so they can have access to it. , Let your guests know that there’s a limit to the number of connections available.
   
   Discuss with them how to properly share the network bandwidth and their online time.
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   Step 3: Click on Guest Access.

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   Step 4: Allow Guest Access.

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   Step 5: Identify a guest network name.

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   Step 6: Define a guest password.

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   Step 7: Define Total Guests Allowed.

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   Step 8: Allow SSID Broadcast.

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   Step 9: Save your settings.

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    Step 10: Share the guest network SSID and the guest password.

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    Step 11: Set a schedule.

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