FYI: Let visitors use your Wi-Fi for additional security


Some routers support guest networks, which are part of the primary network but use a different password (or none at all). They may also limit certain features. Guest networks are often customary for businesses but are increasingly common for home networks.

A guest network allows your guests to access the Internet and to be locked OUT of your router and all other devices on your network. Its is for improved security on your network that may, or not be needed.

I just spent 30+ minutes on the phone with LUXUL discussing my router. Finally, we setup a guest network for people to use in our home. This network will allow them 100% access to the Internet but lock them out of accessing my router directly. The LUXUL user interface to do this is horrible. OTHER newer routers are much easier to set up a home network.

Guest Network Setup information link

In addition, and more important, I wanted to learn how to set up a guest network.  I am not worried about my guests  but wanted to know the setup.  

 

hgeifman

I’ve been using ASUS routers for a decade or more. Setting up a guest network is extremely easy, and it is reassuring that guests while browsing the Internet do not have access to local fileservers, etc.

Maybe when you’re ready for a new router, consider ASUS. The unit I have (RT-AX86U) is the best router I’ve owned: fast, stable, and with strong wireless signals. Notably, it never hangs and never needs rebooting.

I set up a guess network when I installed mine but I never have anyone in my home I don't trust.  So I don't use it.  

I also trust my guests but wanted to learn how to setup a guest network on my LUXUL router 3150. I learned it was very difficult to do on my 5 year old router. Most of the newer routers provide a much easier process.

Yes, I am going to replace my router with a 6E version and will review LUXUL, ASUS and AmpliFi routers.

Explain 6E routers link

AmpliFi routers link

I've not checked but when you set up a guest network I believe you can set a limit on how much of your bandwidth they "steal" so as to not affect your streaming music and/or video, or you can prioritize it above others. 

Yikes. I am looking at 6E routers and Wi-Fi routers 7 are already being talked about. This technology is changing very quickly, see below:

See Wi Fi 7 explained link