Offering WiFi access to guests in your home is a given for most people.<\/p>\n
But handing out the password to your home network<\/a> (or leaving your home network open and password free) brings some unnecessary risk. You never know how much snooping your guests might try if given the chance.<\/p>\n The solution to this is setting up a guest WiFi network.<\/p>\n Doing so allows guests to share your Internet connection without gaining access to your networked devices. Some routers even allow you to set bandwidth limits or content restrictions on your guest network. In short, a guest network gives you greater control and security.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a quick guide on how to set one up.<\/p>\n Your first step is to check the user documentation that came with your wireless router<\/a>. Not all models have this capability.<\/p>\n Look for a \u201cGuest Network\u201d in your router\u2019s configuration manual. Other names for this include \u201cguest zone\u201d and \u201cguest access\u201d.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t see anything that sounds similar, it\u2019s time to upgrade. Look for a router that advertises a guest network feature on the box.<\/p>\n Instead of buying a new router, advanced users might experiment with hooking up a second router to the first or installing new firmware on their existing router. These are fine options for those with the skills, but if this guide is over your head, it\u2019s better just to buy a new router.<\/p>\n Once you have a capable router, it\u2019s time to set up the guest network. This guide is designed to give you a general idea of the steps necessary, but every router model is different. For best results, consult your user documentation alongside this guide.<\/p>\nFirst, check your router<\/strong><\/h2>\n