What Is a Guest or IoT Network?
A Guest Network is a secondary Wi-Fi network created for visitors or IoT (Internet of Things) devices. It operates separately from your main network, ensuring your primary devices remain secure even if guest devices or IoT gadgets are compromised.
Why Set Up a Separate Network?
Creating a separate network enhances:
- Network Security: Prevents guests or IoT devices from accessing sensitive data on your main network.
- Better Device Management: Isolates potentially vulnerable IoT devices.
- Improved Privacy: Limits access to shared devices like printers or NAS drives.
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Steps to Create a Separate Network for Guest/IoT Devices
Set Bandwidth Limits (Optional)
To ensure guest or IoT devices don’t consume excessive bandwidth:
- Step 1: Locate the Bandwidth Control or QoS (Quality of Service) settings.
- Step 2: Set limits for the guest network to prioritize your main network traffic.
Time to Complete: 5–15 minutes
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What It Protects Against
- Unauthorized Access: Prevents guests or IoT devices from accessing sensitive information on the main network.
- IoT Device Vulnerabilities: Isolates potentially insecure IoT devices, limiting exposure to attacks.
- Bandwidth Misuse: Ensures guest devices don’t interfere with your primary network performance.
Recommended Product: Dual-Band or Tri-Band Router
For optimal performance and easy setup, consider upgrading to a dual-band or tri-band router, such as eero. These routers support separate networks for better device management.
Additional Tips
- Change the guest network password periodically.
- Disable SSID Broadcasting for the guest network if it’s not in frequent use.
- Regularly monitor connected devices in the router admin panel to detect unauthorized access.
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