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What is Guest access?
The Guest access feature allows you to create a separate network for your guests without allowing them to access your main network and the computers connected to it.
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers, Linksys X-series Gateways, and Linksys Wi-Fi Routers have the Guest access feature which you can manage using the Cisco Connect software.
QUICK TIP: The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers, Linksys Wi-Fi Routers and Linksys X-series Gateways have the Guest access feature on its web-based setup page.
Setting up the Guest access feature
To set up the Guest access option using Cisco Connect, follow the steps below:
Step 1:
Select Guest access at the main screen of Cisco Connect.
Step 2:
In the Guest access settings window, click yes under Allow guest access to enable the feature. The Guest network name is the main network's SSID with -guest as a suffix. If you want to change the Guest network's name, you will need to change the main network's SSID.
NOTE: If you don't want to enable the Guest access feature, you may do so by selecting the no option under Allow guest access.
Step 3:
Click 
.
You should have successfully set up the Guest access feature of your router using Cisco Connect now.
Configuring the Guest access feature
You can configure the Guest access feature by doing the following:
Changing the Guest access password
Changing the number of total guests allowed
Changing the Guest access password
The Guest network password is located under the Password section of the Guest access settings window.
Follow the steps below to learn how to change the Guest network’s password:
Step 1:
In the Guest access settings window, click Change.
Step 2:
Enter your preferred password then click Change to save it. Your password must be 4-32 alphanumeric characters only.
Changing the number of total guests allowed
You can also change the number of guests allowed in your network. For example, if you have selected six (6) guests, it means that only six (6) computers can connect to your Guest wireless network at the same time. Select the number of guests from the drop-down menu. Once done, click Finish to save the changes.
QUICK TIP: The previous versions of Cisco Connect software allow up to 10 guest users. However, the Linksys Smart W-Fi Routers allow you to connect up to 50 guests by configuring it from the web-based setup page.
IMPORTANT: Before guest computers can connect to the Internet through your wireless network, they must open a web browser first and enter the password you specified. Devices that don’t have built-in web browsers must go through the main network to be able to go online.
Setting up security
Now that you have set up and configured the Guest access feature, you may proceed to setting up a password for your main wireless network for additional security. Click on the link below to learn more:
Setting up WEP, WPA or WPA2 personal wireless security on a Linksys wireless router
Related Articles:
Setting up Guest Access on the web-based setup page of a Linksys wireless router or gateway
How to set up the Guest Access Tool using the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
Troubleshooting Guest Access issues
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