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Article Number	000023786

Title	mAX Routers: Guest Wi-Fi Network Setup

URL Name	mAX-Routers-Guest-Wi-Fi-Network-Setup

Summary	mAX Routers: Guest Wi-Fi Network Setup

Validation Status	Validated

Keywords

Dash, WC4T, W21, W31, W30, mAX, Plus, (AX7800), Pro, (AX11000), app, central, iOS, Android, encryption, WPA, WPA2-PSK, key, Guest, private, SSID Wi-Fi, Hotspot

Question

How do I setup a Guest Wi-Fi Network in my mAX Router?

Answer

NOTE: This article applies to the mAX WC4S, WC4T, W21, W121, W122 Express, W30, W130, W31, W133, W61, and the W161 Routers.

Enable the Guest Wi-Fi network to provide Internet access to guest devices without providing access to the home network. The Guest Wi-Fi network is separated from the home network and only broadcast over the 2.4 GHz radio band.

Guest Wi-Fi Network Setup

Tap the My Network icon at the bottom of the screen.
Tap the Network Management box.
Swipe the Enable/Disable Guest Network slider to the right.
Enter a new wireless network name in the Network name (SSID) field.

NOTE: The W61 Guest Wi-Fi network is preconfigured with a network Name (SSID), Wi-Fi password, and WPA2-PSK (AES) security type. It can be customized as needed.
Enter a new wireless password in the Password field.

Requirements:
- Passwords should be 8 characters long.
- Use upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols for strength.
Tap the Save Changes button.
On the Alert pop-up box, tap the OK button.

NOTE: The Wi-Fi connection on the mAX Router will drop. Allow a few minutes for the mAX Wi-Fi connection to come back online.
Tap the Guest Wi-Fi Network + button to expand the card.
The created Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Password are shown in the green box.

NOTE: To disable the Guest Wi-Fi Network swipe the Enable/Disable Guest Network slider to the left.