Connecting a WiFi computer to the Guest network
Guest Access is an added feature of the Linksys Smart WiFi routers and Linksys WiFi routers. Computers or devices connected to the guest's WiFi will have an internet connection but will NOT be able to access the router’s main network and communicate with other devices within the network.
The WiFi password of the guest's WiFi is the same as the main network but will have a –guest suffix.
The WiFi password of the guest's WiFi is the same as the main network but will have a –guest suffix.
Before proceeding with the steps below, make sure that you have the guest's WiFi name and password. You can check these settings using your Linksys cloud account.
Click on your operating system (OS) below to learn how:
Windows® 11
Windows 10
Click on your operating system (OS) below to learn how:
Windows® 11
Windows 10
1. On the System Tray, click on the WiFi icon then click the > icon to manage WiFi profiles.
2. Select the guest's WiFi.
3. Click Connect.
4. Select the browser you wish to use, then click OK. Alternatively, you can check Always use this app if you want to automatically use the same browser the next time you connect.
5. You will be directed to the Guest Access login page. Enter the password.
If the Guest Access login page does not appear, there may be a problem with your web browser.
2. Select the guest's WiFi.
3. Click Connect.
4. Select the browser you wish to use, then click OK. Alternatively, you can check Always use this app if you want to automatically use the same browser the next time you connect.
5. You will be directed to the Guest Access login page. Enter the password.
If the Guest Access login page does not appear, there may be a problem with your web browser.
After logging in, you should be able to access the internet.
1. On the system tray, click on the WiFi icon.
2. Select the guest's WiFi.
2. Select the guest's WiFi.
3. Click the Connect button. You can check the Connect automatically to automatically connect whenever you are within range.
4. Select the browser you wish to use, then click OK. Alternatively, you can check Always use this app if you want to automatically use the same browser the next time you connect.
5. You will be directed to the Guest Access login page. Enter the password.
If the Guest Access login page does not appear, there may be a problem with your web browser.
4. Select the browser you wish to use, then click OK. Alternatively, you can check Always use this app if you want to automatically use the same browser the next time you connect.
5. You will be directed to the Guest Access login page. Enter the password.
If the Guest Access login page does not appear, there may be a problem with your web browser.
After logging in, you should be able to access the internet.
If you have mobile devices you want to connect to the Guest WiFi, click on the following links for instructions:
Connecting your iPhone to the Guest WiFi
Connecting your Android smartphone to the Guest WiFi
Find out more:
Connecting wireless computers to your WiFi
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