The Guest Wi-Fi network is a separate network that guests devices connect to for Internet access. The SBG8300 broadcasts two different guest Wi-Fi networks independently over the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. The use of a separate Guest Wi-Fi network enhances network security, while preventing communication to the main Wi-Fi network and Ethernet connected client devices. Â
When the Guest Wi-Fi network is enabled, the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) is the same as the main Wi-Fi network followed by a Guest suffix. The Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password can be customized.  The Guest Wi-Fi network is enabled by default. This document describes how to customize the Guest Wi-Fi network.Configure Guest Wi-Fi Network
- Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. The https:// Redirect page will appear.  Â
 - The SURFboard Web Manager is begin redirected to a more secure connection, click the Proceed button to continue.  The Gateway > Login page will appear.
 - 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 by-pass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
NOTE: The Home Network Wizard will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager. For assistance with the wizard, refer to article #17969 - SBG8300: Web Manager First Time Login.
 - Enter admin in the Username field and enter the custom password in the Password field.
NOTE: If the Login page prompts for email address and password. Log into the Web Manager with the email and password used when setting up the SURFboard Manager app with the SBG8300.
 - Click the Login button.  The Gateway > Summary page will appear.
 - On the left-hand menu, click the Connection link then click the Wi-Fi link.
 - Click the Networks sub-menu link.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Networks page will appear.Â
 - Under the Guest Wi-Fi Network section, click the Edit button for the 2.4 GHz Frequency Band. The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Edit 2.4 GHz page will appear.
 - Enter a new Guest network name in the Network Name (SSID) field.  The name needs to be 1 to 32 alphanumeric characters long.
 - Enter a new wireless password in the Network Password field.  The network password needs to be 8 to 63 characters long.
 - Enter the four-digit CAPTCHA code in the Type CAPTCHA Here field.
 - Click Save button to apply the new settings.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Networks page will appear. Â
NOTE: Repeat steps 8 - 12 to configure the 5 GHz frequency band.
CAUTION:Â When changing the wireless name and password, Wi-Fi clients in the network will lose wireless connection and will need to connect to the new SSID with the new wireless password.
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