SBR-AC1750: Unsecured Wireless Setup (Guest Network)

Wi-Fi, Open wireless network, Hotspot, unencrypted

How do I setup a guest network for unsecured wireless connection on my SBR-AC1750?

The SBR-AC1750 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 SBR-AC1750 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-AC1750.  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 without wireless security. 

CAUTION: With this setup, the wireless functionality of the SBR-AC1750 will provide no encryption for the wireless guest network.
 

To Setup Guest Network Unsecured Wireless

1. 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 appears.
   
   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.
   
   
    
2. On the Login page:
   a.   Enter password in the Password field.
   b.   Click the Login button.  The Home page appears.
   
   
    
3. On the Home page, click on Manage Guest Network.  The Wireless - Guest Access page appears.
   
   
    
4. On the Wireless - Guest Access page:
   a.   Choose the desired wireless frequency to modify (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz), as shown in the green box.
   b.   Guest Network Profile - Leave at default setting.
   c.   Enable Guest Access -   Check mark the box. 
   d.   Wireless Network Name (SSID) - Change this setting to the desired name, or leave at the current setting. 
   e.   Security Mode - Click the drop-down tab and select Open.
   f.   Click the Apply button.
   
   

The SBR-AC1750 is now configured to allow wireless connectivity without wireless encryption.