GUEST NETWORK ON NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK ROUTERS

A guest network is a virtual network which let user share the internet among the guest without let them having access to the network. This is a great way to share your internet to outsiders in a limited way and it also helps in isolating your network so that no unwanted person has full access to your network. You can restrict guest network without restricting your existing main network like you can limit the data speeds, block sites or services on the guest network. If you have frequent visitors at your place, Netgear technical support recommends you to setup a guest set up as the process is very simple and it is very handy and it helps managing and controlling the network perfectly.

Setting up Guest network:

1. Open an internet browser of your choice from the computer which is connected to the router.
2. Go to http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com or enter the IP address of your router.
3. Enter the username and password when prompted to have access to configuration page of your router.
4. Go to Guest Network.
5. You will have three options there. Enable Guest Network lets the guest connect to your network using the SSID of this profile. Enable SSID Broadcast will let wireless access points broadcasts its name to all wireless stations. Stations with no SSID can adopt the correct SSID for connections to this access point. Allow guests to see each other and access my local network will let anyone connect to your network and have full access to it through the SSID.
6. Give the guest network a name of your choice by entering it in the field given. Name is case sensitive and can be up to 32 characters.
7. Select the security type of your choice by clicking on the respective radio button.
8. Click the Apply button to save the settings and activate the guest network.

Your guest network is now activated and should be working as configured.

If you are facing any issues, please contact to Netgear Technical Support. You may also call on Netgear Technical Support
number at 1-877-777-8906.