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How to set up a guest Wi-Fi network on a GL.iNet router

This tutorial will show you how to set up a guest Wi-Fi network on a GL.iNet router.

A guest Wi-Fi network is a separate network on a router for devices you want to isolate from your main devices. These include guest devices and your smart home devices. By creating a guest network, you can prevent unauthorized access to and potential attacks on your primary network, enhancing your network security.

There are two methods you can use to set up a guest Wi-Fi network on your GL.iNet router: via the router admin panel or the GL.iNet mobile app.

Set up a guest network via the admin panel

1. Enable the guest Wi-Fi network

  1. In a web browser, enter 192.168.8.1.
  2. Enter your password, then click Login.
  3. In the left sidebar, click Wireless. click wireless
  4. In the section for your 5GHz or 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network, click the Guest Wi-Fi tab. click guest
  5. Next to Enable Wi-Fi, toggle the switch to on.

2. Set a new guest Wi-Fi network password

To ensure your security, you are advised to set a new password for your guest Wi-Fi network. Follow these steps:

  1. Click Modify. click modify
  2. Next to Wi-Fi Password, enter a new password. (You can also enter a new network name next to Wi-Fi Name.)
  3. After that, click Apply.

You have now set up a guest Wi-Fi network. To connect your devices to it, locate the guest network name on the list of available networks and enter the password.

Set up a guest network via the GL.iNet mobile app

Note: Before you start, install and set up the GL.iNet mobile app on your device.

1. Enable the guest Wi-Fi network

  1. On the main app screen, tap the Network tab > Wireless.
  2. Locate Guest Network.
  3. For the network where you want to set up a guest Wi-Fi network, toggle the switch to on. toggle the switch

2. Set a new guest Wi-Fi network password

To ensure your security, you are advised to set a new password for your guest Wi-Fi network. Follow these steps:

  1. Tap the SSID option for the network where you set up a guest Wi-Fi network.
  2. Next to Password, enter a new password. (You can also enter a new network name in the SSID field.) enter a new password
  3. Tap Done.

You have now set up a guest Wi-Fi network. To connect your devices to it, locate the guest network name on the list of available networks and enter the password.

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