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SBR-AC1200P: Unsecured Wireless Setup (Guest Network)

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Question

How do I setup a guest network for unsecured wireless connection on my SBR-AC1200P?

Answer

The SBR-AC1200P also allows for a wireless guest network (in addition to a wireless primary network). The guest network provides access to the Internet, but prevents devices from communicating with primary wireless and wired connected client devices. The guest network also includes UPnP and Firewall functionality.

The SBR-AC1200P supports 2.4GHz and 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi frequencies simultaneously. Each frequency has it's own SSID (Service Set Identification), which is the name given to the wireless network of the SBR-AC1200P. The 2.4 GHz frequency supports 802.11 b/g/n wireless clients, while the 5.0 GHz frequency supports 802.11n wireless clients only. 802.11n devices will generally perform better in the 5GHz range.

The Guest Network is disabled by default. This document describes how to enable the guest network, and how to configure the guest network without wireless security.

WARNING: With this setup, the wireless functionality of the SBR-AC1200P will provide no encryption for the wireless guest network.

To Setup Guest Network Unsecured Wireless

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 Login page will appear.

NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1. If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
Enter password in the Password field.
Click the Login button. The Home page will appear.
On the Home page, click on Manage Guest Network. The Wireless - Guest Network page will appear.
On the Wireless - Guest Network page, select the desired frequency tab to modify (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).

NOTE 1: Choosing the Wireless Interface only determines which frequency settings are desired to be modified. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies are already enabled simultaneously by default.

NOTE 2: The 2.4 GHz frequency supports 802.11 b/g/n wireless clients, while the 5.0 GHz frequency supports 802.11n wireless clients only. 802.11n devices will generally perform better in the 5GHz range.

NOTE 3: In this example, the 2.4 GHz frequency has been selected to modify.
Click the Guest Network drop-down menu and select Enabled.
Enter a new wireless network name in the Guest Network Name (SSID) field.
Click the IP Network drop-down menu and select Guest or LAN.

NOTE: When LAN is selected, devices on the Guest Network can access devices on the Primary Network. When Guest is selected, devices on the Guest Network can not access devices on the Primary Network.
Wireless Security - Click the drop-down menu and select Unencrypted.
Click the Apply button.

NOTE: The settings will take effect immediately, as restarting the gateway is not required.