Feeling overwhelmed with dinner in the oven, the search for extra glasses, and the constant question of the Wi-Fi password from your cousin’s kid? Here’s a solution: create a separate network for guests so you can avoid sharing your personal Wi-Fi password.
You can easily set up a guest network on your router to allow guests to connect without compromising your main network security. This step-by-step guide will show you how.
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Guests connecting to your main Wi-Fi network can put your devices at risk. Setting up a guest network protects your privacy and security.
Most modern routers make it easy to configure a guest network. Here’s how to do it:
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Step 1: Log into your router’s admin console using your router’s IP address.
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If you don’t know your router’s IP address…
- On Windows: Search for “Command Prompt” in the Start menu and type in ipconfig to find your router’s IP.
- On Mac: Go to System Settings > Network > Wi-Fi network > Advanced to locate your router’s IP address.
Step 2: Open your browser and enter your router’s IP address to access the login page. Use default login credentials or check the router for login details.
Step 3: Look for the Guest Network setting to create a separate network with a unique password.
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Prevent unwanted access by disabling local access on your guest network. Protect your privacy even from snooping guests.
Need more security tips? Read:
Signs someone is snooping on your tech.
While you’re at it, a quick security check
Before finishing, make sure to update your router’s admin password and firmware to enhance security.
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Now for the fun part
Make it easy for guests to connect to your guest network by generating a QR code. Visit
QIFI.org and follow the instructions to create a QR code with your SSID and password.
Print the QR code to display around your home or
order a custom sign for a classy look. Now, sharing your Wi-Fi password is as easy as pointing.
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