E4200 Guest Network advanced settings?

Hey guys. 
i am interested to know if there is anywhere (even in the code) where i can play with the guest network settings? 
Stuff i really miss: 
*. ability to change the default webpage login for guest network
*. Ability to set a lease time for guest network
*. Ability to use special characters in the password (@!$%)
is it even possible or an open source firmware is the way to go? 
thank you. 
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*. ability to change the default webpage login for guest network
- not possible
*. Ability to set a lease time for guest network
- not possible
*. Ability to use special characters in the password (@!$%)
- sadly, it's only alphanumeric but hey, it's case sensitive.
is it even possible or an open source firmware is the way to go? 
- AFAIK, no 3rd party firmware has been successful in enabling the guest network.
Also, you might find this link informative.

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