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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
hgeifman OP
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Thanks for all your advice. My LUXUL Access Point is not working. I spent 90 minutes with LUXUL Customer Support and they were unable to get my iPhone, etc. to connect to it. He had me Check many screens, reboot all devices and more. He finally gave up and asked me to send him the router log file. I give up with LUXUL.

I ordered the Orbi 960 Series Quad-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System, 10.8Gbps, 10 Gig Port, 2-Pack, and it will be here on Saturday. This is a 2-piece mess system.

ORBI router link >>>>

 

hgeifman OP
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After reviewing the system Log file, LUXUL Customer Support reports my LUXUL 1510 Access Point (Extender) is connecting and then losing its connection to the Internet. I asked but they do not know why this is happening and are investigating.

My best guess is something new to the environment is interfering with the Extender but I do not know what. I have not added any devices or sources to my Network. I rebooted everything and still no connection. 

hgeifman OP
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I took the back cover off the access point and noticed the unit was very hot. I unplugged it from power and turn the power back on after one hour. Is it possible the unit is overheating?  After one hour, my iPhone is connecting perfectly to the access point.  Next test is to see what happens after several hours.

The over heating of the access point might explain it dropping signals from the Internet. The unit is 5 years old and maybe some parts are going bad. In any case. My new ORBI router arrives on Saturday. 

hgeifman OP
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My new NETGEAR - Orbi 960 Series AXE11000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6E Router System is installed and working perfectly. We placed the 2nd router (satellite) in our living room and have a full signal everywhere.

The Best Buy Technician installed it very quickly (it was easy) and answered all my questions. The signal strength is very strong in all our rooms.

 

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