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Configuring the Guest Access feature through the Linksys app
The Guest Access feature of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers allows guests to use your internet connection without granting access to your files and other devices connected to your main network. In short, your friends can visit different websites but will not be able to access printers or any shared files in your home computers.
The steps below will guide you on how to configure the Guest Access feature using the Linksys app on your mobile device.
NOTE: Steps and images may vary depending on the operating system of your mobile device. In the examples below, iOS and Android™ devices are used.
Your Guest Access is now properly configured and ready for connection. To know more on how to connect other wireless devices to your Guest Network, click on the links below:
Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
Connecting your iPhone® to the Guest network
Connecting the iPad® to the Guest network
The steps below will guide you on how to configure the Guest Access feature using the Linksys app on your mobile device.
NOTE: Steps and images may vary depending on the operating system of your mobile device. In the examples below, iOS and Android™ devices are used.
Step 1:
Connect your mobile device to your router's Wi-Fi then open the Linksys app.
Connect your mobile device to your router's Wi-Fi then open the Linksys app.
Step 2:
For iOS, tap Manage Your Wi-Fi. For Android, tap Log in.
For iOS, tap Manage Your Wi-Fi. For Android, tap Log in.
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Step 3:
You will be prompted to log in using your Linksys server account. Enter the necessary credentials and tap Log in.
NOTE: You can also choose to log in using Router Password on iOS or Use Admin Password on Android.
You will be prompted to log in using your Linksys server account. Enter the necessary credentials and tap Log in.
NOTE: You can also choose to log in using Router Password on iOS or Use Admin Password on Android.
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Step 4:
On the Dashboard, tap the Menu
icon on the upper-left corner.
On the Dashboard, tap the Menu
icon on the upper-left corner.| iOS | Android |
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Step 5:
Tap on Guest Network for iOS or Guest Access for Android.
Tap on Guest Network for iOS or Guest Access for Android.
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Step 6:
Toggle the switch to the ON position to enable Guest Access. This will allow guests in your home to access the internet using the Guest Network.
Toggle the switch to the ON position to enable Guest Access. This will allow guests in your home to access the internet using the Guest Network.
NOTE: To disable Guest Access, simply toggle the switch to the OFF position.
Step 7:
Tap the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band Wi-Fi Name field to change the name of your Guest Network. You can also disable / enable the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Guest Network by toggling the switch to the left.
Step 7:
Tap the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band Wi-Fi Name field to change the name of your Guest Network. You can also disable / enable the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Guest Network by toggling the switch to the left.
QUICK TIP: To change the number of guests who can connect to your Guest Network, tap on Total Guests Allowed and select from the list.
NOTE: The number of guests allowed is set to 5 Guests by default, but you can set it up to a maximum of 50 guests.
Step 8:
Tap the Share
icon to share your Guest Access Password.
Step 9:
Tap Save to apply the changes.
Tap the Share
icon to share your Guest Access Password. Step 9:
Tap Save to apply the changes.
Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
Connecting your iPhone® to the Guest network
Connecting the iPad® to the Guest network
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