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SBG6580-2: Guest Wi-Fi Network Setup

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Question

How do I setup a Guest Wi-Fi Network on my SBG6580-2?

Answer

The SBG6580-2 also allows for a guest Wi-Fi network (in addition to the primary Wi-Fi network). The guest Wi-Fi network provides access to the Internet but prevents devices from communicating with primary Wi-Fi and wired-connected client devices. This document describes how to set up a Guest Wi-Fi Network.

Guest W-Fi Network Setup

Launch a Firefox or Safari browser. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.

NOTE: A browser message on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera, may appear when accessing the Web Manager. The message includes 192.168.01 uses an unsupported protocol and ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH. The Web Manager uses an earlier version of the TLS protocol and does not match the version allowed by the web browser. Safari browsers on Apple PC and mobile devices are not impacted. The workaround to access the Web Manager with a PC is to use the Firefox browser and set the TLS version to 1. For workaround instructions refer to article # 19435 - 192.168.0.1 uses an unsupported protocol.
A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
On the Login page, enter admin or a customized username in the Username field.
Enter password or a customized password in the Password field.

NOTE: On later versions of the SBG6580-2, the Wi-Fi Security Key is used as the default admin password printed on the bottom white label. For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18752 – SBG6580-2: Web Manager Access.
Click the Login button. The Home page will appear.
Move the mouse cursor over Wireless on the main menu and click the Guest Network Settings link on the sub-menu. The Wireless - Guest Network page will appear.
On the Wireless - Guest Network page, click the Guest Network drop-down menu and select Enabled.
Enter a desired name into the Guest Network Name (SSID) field.
Click the Wireless Security drop-down menu to select the desired type of encryption.

NOTE: In this example, WPA-2-PSK encryption is selected.
- WPA2-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key, provides the best security for the network (recommended).
- WPA2-PSK + WPA-PSK: Combination of Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key and Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key.
- WPA-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key.
- Unencrypted: Network security is not set for the Wi-Fi network. This allows access to the Wi-Fi network without a Wi-Fi Security key.
- WPA2+WPA (Enterprise): Combination of Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 and Wi-Fi Protected Access provides additional network security and requires a username and password for network logon.
- WPA2 (Enterprise) - Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 provides additional network security and requires a username and password for network logon.
Enter the desired WPA key (wireless password) to use. The WPA key must be 8 - 63 characters.
Click the Apply button.