It may happen that your guests ask you to connect to your home Wi-Fi network in order to check their email or go to Facebook. Declining this request can be considered a rude gesture. However, you may worry that guests will grab all the bandwidth or access personal data saved on your PC. You may not know that most Wi-Fi routers allow you to configure a "Guest Access" to meet the needs of your guests, without them interfering with the home network.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Log In
Step 1. Log in to your router
You will need to use the administrator username and password.
Step 2. Find the wireless system configuration page
Different brands and routers have different menus and configuration screens. Browse through the various folders until you find the wireless system configuration page.
Part 2 of 3: Create Guest Access
Step 1. Click on “Guest Login”
You won't need to change any basic network or wireless settings.
Step 2. Allow “Guest Access”
Choose "Yes" from the options.
Step 3. Find a name for the guest network
Usually “guest” is simply added to your network name. Some routers give you the option to change it. Make sure you find a different one than the one on your home network.
Step 4. Create a guest password
As you are technically creating a new network, you will need to find a matching network password.
It's best to avoid using the same password on your home network
Step 5. Decide the number of users allowed
You may have the option to restrict access to a certain number of users at any one time.
- The fewer people who use the network, the better the connection quality will be for everyone who connects.
- Remember, actual bandwidth is limited, and everyone who uses it shares it with others.
Step 6. Allow visibility of the Service Set Identifier (SSID)
You can choose whether to make the new network visible or hidden.
Step 7. Save your settings
Part 3 of 3: Sharing the Network with Guests
Step 1. Make known the SSID of the guest network and its password
Tell your guests what the new network name and password are so they can log in.
Step 2. Make a schedule
Tell guests that there is a limit to the number of available connections. Discuss with them how to properly divide the band and time online.
