Setting up a separate guest WiFi network for customers
Go into your router's settings and enable the guest network feature. Give it a different name and password than your main network, then turn on network isolation so guests can't see your devices.
A guest WiFi network keeps customers happy and keeps your business safe. Customers get internet, but they can't see your POS system, security cameras, or business files. Most routers have this built-in - you just need to turn it on and set a password.
Risk: Medium
⏱ 20-30 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Can you access your router's admin page in a web browser?
- ✓Do you have the router's admin password written down somewhere?
- ✓Does your router model support guest networks (check the manual)?
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Using the same password for guest and main network - defeats the purpose
- Forgetting to turn on network isolation - guests can still see your devices
- Naming the guest network similarly to the main network - confuses customers
Signs you need professional help
- Router doesn't have guest network even after firmware update, you forgot the router admin password, or guests can still access internal devices after isolation is enabled.
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