Airport utility 6 won't let me set up a guest network

Hi I want to set up a guest network.
In previous versions of Airport utility I could simply use the manual config option to do this. In version 6 I no longer have the option. The Wireless panel doesn't have the 'Create Guest Network' option anywhere on it.
So how do I set up a guest network?

Please download and install AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mac OS X Lion , which provides much more functionality than AirPort Utility 6.0.
If you still don't see the Guest Network tab, your AirPort is likely set up in Bridge Mode. It needs to be set up to Share a public IP address in order for the Guest Network option to appear.
Click the Internet icon, then click the Internet Connection tab
Check the setting for Connection Sharing
You can keep both versions of AirPort Utility on your Mac, as it is not possible to remove AirPort Utility 6.0.

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