EA 4500's guest network shows unsecured.

I'm not sure why the guest net work is unsecured. I would have thought that would not be an option but it is unsecured. Would anyone know how to secure the guest network [2.4 GHz]? Also when I view the guest list some devices stay displayed whether they are in the vicinity or even turned off. That adds to my paranoia with the guest network being unsecured. I also can't edit the screen names to know who the device belongs to like is available in "my devices", forcing me to keep a MAC address list. I guess I could ask them to edit the name of their device. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks Mickey
Michaelmouse

The guest network is designed that way. Though it shows unsecured, it uses a security – HTTP authentication in which your guests will be required to enter a password through a web browser. Your guests will be prompted for the password once they open a web browser to connect to the internet after connecting to the guest network. With regards to some devices stay displayed even if they’re turned off or not in the vicinity, it could be by design. I have EA6500 and am shown the same thing. There’s actually an option to change the name of the devices. Once you click on a certain device, it has the edit button (to change the name) and the change button (to edit the type/icon of the device).

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Guest network shows unsecured--why?

how can i make this secured? there is a password attached. i can connect using password. if i don't use password, then limited access (whatever that means), but it shows in available networks list as unsecured.
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Remember also that the Linksys Guest Networks are not only unsecured, they are all unencrypted. That's is why Linksys routers with Guest Networks are not recommended for businesses, only home use. All other manufacturers use encrypted Guest Networks.

Unsecured wireless guest network.

I have Linksys E3000 router.
I have 2 wireless networks set up: One named BigMoose which shows to be secured. The guest wireless neetwork is
BigMoose-guest. It shows that it is unseured.
My problem is: I don't know how to make it secured. I have a seperate password for the uest site but when someone signs
into it they are not asked for the password.
Can someone please help me with this?
I am using Widows 7 Ultimate on my desktop and Windows 8.1 on my laptop. Also 8.1 on my Windows Surface Pro.
Tom

geekychix wrote:
sabretooth wrote:
Guest networks are UNSECURED on all Linksys routers. However you will need a password to access the internet. Why Linksys chose this method, I have no idea. That's one reason these routers should not be placed in a public area, home use only.
All other manufacturers have full WPA2-AES security on their guest networks.
Hi sabretooth,
Guest network is secured. It appears to be unsecured but once you will access a website it will prompt you for the password, @cuberoot is correct there is no option to unsecure the guest network if there is teach me how.
Guest networks are designed for guest, so that if you have visitors they couldn’t access your files because it has a different IP address. The IP address of the guest network is 192.168.3.XX
It is... OK please tell me what security is available for the Guest network please? WPA, WEP or WPA2??

E2500 guest network

Few questions about the Cisco/Linksys E2500 router. Not sure if this is the right forum, please let me know if there is a more appropriate forum.
1. How can I setup a different wireless security for the main network (WPA2/Personal) and guest network (WEP)?
2. How can I see the DHCP clients connected to the guest network? The router config web interface only shows this for the main network.
3. By default, Cisco Connect uses the same password for the router (192.168.1.1) and the main SSID. Is it possible to go into Advanced settings and change the router password or would that mess up Cisco Connect?
4. The guest network appears as a unsecured network but when you open up a browser to access the Internet, it redirects to the router password page. This is fine for devices that have a web browser facility. But how can I activate the guest network for other devices like, say, a gaming console Nintendo DS, Wii or a Logitech Squeezebox Boom internet radio, Roku media player, etc. They appear to connect to the guest wireless network but are unable to access the Internet.
Thanks

1. The guest network is unsecured like ALL free guest networks from McDonalds to Starbucks. No security is needed or wanted otherwise you would have to enter that security password all the time.
2. I don't think you can. You know who is on your Guest network because they are in the house and you gave them the password at the browser prompt.
3. If you use the web browser to do anything the Cisco Connect will not work anymore. Go into the settings and look around to find out all about your router. You can always reset everything and start over.
4. No, the Guest network is for computers only.

E3000 Guest Network

Does anyone know if the E-Series Routers (E3000 in particular) has a timeout for the Guest Network access? I can't find any documentation about this. When I test it, it I access the guest network, close my browsers, logout, restart, etc, etc and still can access the internet through the guest network without having to authenticate again.
Basically what I'm trying to accomplish is I want guests to able to access the internet when they are in the office, but I would only want them to have access for the day or for a few hours and then they have to re-enter the password. I know if they have the password already, they can just re-enter it, but I would still like to force guests to Re-Authenticate again.

Guest network is unsecured and anyone can connect to the wireless network. But when you open the Internet browser it will ask you for the guest password.
I don't think there is any time out for Guest network access.
When you connect to the main wireless network, your computer will save the password for the main network. next time it will connect to the main network automatically without asking for the password.
I think this is how the Guest network might also be working.

How to setup a guest network when the dialogue boxes do not show up in AirPort Utility 6.1

How do I setup a guest network when the dialogue boxes do not show up in AirPort Utility 6.1?
I see screenshots where there are boxes to 'enable' guest network but these simply do not apear on the Wireless tab in AirPort Utility

I now have a guest account, thanks to you!
I did the factory reset and was able to set up the guest account.
There were 3 problems, all of which I was able to solve.
The first problem was connect to Ethernet, which I selected by WAN port, as shown in the first screen shot. This page used to read just Ethernet and the Bridge Mode.
The second problem was whether to share a range of addresses or share a public IP address. I selected share a public IP address as shown in the first screen shot. I had tried the range of IP addresses in my earlier attempts, the ones that failed. Hopefully this will have no effect.
I have forgotten what the third problem was - only excuse is a few too many flavored drinks. I didn't have any problems solving it though.
What is really weird is I can log on to Guest and use on my iPad (first generation), my wife's iPod Touch (third generation), and my wife's 2011 MacBook Pro. I can't log onto Guest on my 2008 iMac, even after a restart. I get the image below.
Since I don't lug my iMac around a lot and it is connected by Ethernet, while my little make it right brain says figure this out, I am not going to worry about it.
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No password on guest network = unsecured network overall?

Hi
Just wondering if leaving the "guest network" password free creates an unsecured network overall? I just purchased an Airport Extreme to replace a D-link router [that would no longer stream airtunes (to my airport express) since I upgraded to snow leopard. (A common problem it seems)] Airtunes works great but to maintain a connection for the Nintendo DS's in the household I have to leave the guest network without a password. Is this a security issue?
Thanks
Evelyn

Evelyn Bednarz wrote:
Just wondering if leaving the "guest network" password free creates an unsecured network overall? I just purchased an Airport Extreme to replace a D-link router [that would no longer stream airtunes (to my airport express) since I upgraded to snow leopard. (A common problem it seems)] Airtunes works great but to maintain a connection for the Nintendo DS's in the household I have to leave the guest network without a password. Is this a security issue?
No. The guest network of an AirPort base station uses a different set of IP addresses, so the two networks are isolated from each other.

HP Pavillion dv6000 shows it is connected to Airport Extreme Guest network, but does not allow internet access. Anyone have ideas what to do?

My MacBookPro works fine on both primary and guest networks. HP info shows excellent signal strength. Web page won't open. Tried reducing security level from WPA2personal to WPA. Tried entering TCP/IP addresses manually in HP. I'm told that the HP works with other WiFi routers and can access Internet through other WPA2 setups. I'm out of ideas. Help?

With a PC, the Windows Firewall and/or the anti-virus software will sometimes block an attempted Internet connection.
Check both applications to see if you can find a "blocked" item and then take steps to "allow" the connection.
If still no luck, temporarily disable the wireless security for a short period to see if the PC can connect that way. If it can.....then you know it is security related issue.
See if the PC can connect using a setting like WPA-PSK-TKIP. The equivalent Apple setting would be WPA/WPA2 Personal.

EA3500 - Guest Network Access

Help! Took me 10 years to get another wireless router in my home, because last time, It wasn't secured and people were practically parking in my driveway to use it. Anyway, I have a guest network - unsecured. how the heck do I change it to secured, or eliminate the guest network all together?
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By default the guest network will show unsecured on the available wireless network but in reality it is not really unsecured because once you are connected to the wireless network and you attempt to get online then it will now ask for the guest access password. You have two options on how to configure the guest access password on your router, either by using CCC or the classic ui. If you are using CCC, just access the router’s ui then click on guest access. From there, you will have the options to enable/disable guest access or change the password. If you are using the classic ui, once again access the router’s ui then click on wireless>guest access and from there you will also have the option to to enable/disable guest access or change the password.

Guest Network on E3000 / Password problem

Hi,
I have the E3000, I want to use the Guest Network for wireless access. Using Cisco Connect I add a password to the Guest Network. The Guest network then shows up as open or unsecure on laptop and phone. I have renamed my network and changed the main password and nothing seems to help, Guest always shows up as unsecure or open. I tried Cisco chat and they were no help.
Any ideas on how I can get the password to work on the Guest Network?
OS Windows Vista SP2
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Jay
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E2000 Setup Guest Network

I've had E2000 set up with Main Network and Guest Network for 2 yrs. My son got a new pc and wasn't getting internet connection and was told to push reset on router. When he did that internet connection was lost on all devices. I manually was able to get my pc setup and then the other devices. The only thing I don't have is the guest network for his pc which I had before.
Is the Cisco Connect software cd the only way to setup guest network? If I originally set it up with a cd, it's been misplaced. I don't see it listed among my software programs. Is there a download for Cisco Connect? If I download and install Cisco Connect is there anyway to keep it from wiping out all my settings on my other devices? Can I just setup the guest network?
While guests are using the guest network is their personal data secure like the main network?

The Guest access feature can only be managed using the Cisco Connect software. I believe the Linksys E2000 doesn’t have any guest settings built-in on its web-based utility which means you have to use their Cisco Connect software to activate the guest feature of the router. Cisco Connect wouldn’t wipe out the settings on the computer but it requires resetting the router to factory settings before it can be successfully reinstalled. In terms of security, the guest network is secured but it’s tricky (this put me insane before seeing it as an open network) because it still shows up as an unsecured network since its security is through the browser itself upon going to the internet. Overall, the guest network is a separate secured network that provides internet access for your guests. Try using the links below to resolve your issue.
To download Cisco Connect:
http://support.linksys.com/en-us/support/routers/E2000
Installing the Router using Cisco Connect
http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?pid=93&login=1&vw=1&app=search&articleid=21463&userrole=Links...
Setting-Up Guest Access on Cisco Connect
http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?pid=93&login=1&vw=1&app=search&articleid=21461&userrole=Links...
All about Cisco Connect Software
http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?pid=93&login=1&vw=1&app=search&articleid=21480&userrole=Links...

Hi. Does anyone know how to delete my guest network from the list of network choices that everyone in the neighborhood sees when picking a network? Followed helpful suggestions on this site to delete the netwk but it still appears. Appreciate any help!

Hi. I'm trying to make my guest network disappear from the list of network choices that appears to everyone in the neighborhood. Even though I followed the great suggestions on how to delete the network, it's still appearing in the list that everyone sees. It has my name and would prefer to get rid of it.
Please help! Many thanks!

Thank you for not only the tip but also especially the research showing that for anybody other that those using Wi-Fi for the first time the network wouldn't disappear. I wanted it to disappear for everyone so.....I finally solved it by resetting the Airport Extreme to the factory settings and starting over from scratch! It worked! Yay!!!!!
So, for everyone that has had this problem (and I've read many of the same complaints in different places on the Internet), you must go into Airport Utility and check the box stating that you want to reset it to the factory settings. Do not do it with a paper clip and the reset button on the box; I tried that first and it did not work. You must reset it via the Airport Utility. Then just start over and you will have the choice to NOT check the box to Enable Guests. If you want to enable guests, just be sure not to use your name or you're back to the same problem. Apple is so great with everything...wouldn't it have been so easy for them to just put this in the manual somewhere????? Thanks for all your help. Hope this helps others!

How can I delete the guest network from my airport. It was fine until the last update. It says my whole name's guest network which I do not want everyone seeing. There is no guest network setting in my airport utility.

How can I delete the guest network from my airport. It was not showing up until I recently upgraded the airport. It now says my name's guest network and I don't like my name showing on the available network list! I am using a Verizon wireless modem with the wireless feature off.

Open AirPort Utility, go to the Wireless tab and remove the check from the guest network check box.

Guest network in bridged mode (or other non-DHCP mode)

Hello,
I have the (Simultaneous Dual Band II) Airport extreme.
I wanted to use it at work but creating a secure network (my printer, computers, and drives) and a guest network (no password so people can access internet).
They already have a DHCP server (in the past I have a mistake by forgetting to turn off DHCP on a router which assigned other computers IP address (upstream) which conflicted with their DHCP server and all kinds of problems ensued).
So I know that in Bridge Mode, the guest network is turned off.
What are my options? I'm afraid to take if off bridge mode because of the DHCP issue. But I really want to use the dual network mode on the Airport Extreme.
So I don't want to bring down the whole network, can i safely use something other than bridge mode? other ideas?
Thanks in advance for any feedback
(yes I have searched a lot for the issue but I'm not sure what to do)

First, you question the policies about my work place (none of your business).
Sorry for suggesting that you check the policies before you violate something that could get you fired.
But then, you "would bet" that I hooked something wrong (could have asked).
Sorry but that is certainly a higher probability than a router malfunctioning in that manner.
It may not be your intention (just as it is not mine to be ungrateful).
Not sure if you are showing that with your last post.

Possible to use Airport Extr and Express for WIRED Guest Network?

Situation and landscape:
My house has a Comcast cable-modem, which is connected to an Airport Extreme (AEx).
The AEx is running WPA WiFi, and this is all good.
There is one ethernet wire running out of the AEx, which goes 150 feet to the rear of my house, across a short corridor (protected from weather with insulated pipe) and into my garage apartment, where it terminates into an Airport Express (APress.)   This garage apartment is frequently used as part of a rental property. The APress is extending the same WiFi SSID/settings.
When guests arrive, they are able to plug-in their notebook computers to the APress ethernet port, or use the WiFi.
Well, the problem with that, obviously, is that they can "see" the other computers on the network, and printers, etc.
It would be perfect to set configure the AEx and APress to the WiFi "guest network." However, there are problems with this:
1) Believe it or not, many guests still use direct-plug and do not have nor know how to set up their WiFi -- so they MUST have a direct ethernet wire.
2) When I use Airport Utility for the APress, it does not show any WiFi guest network option -- maybe because another dependent setting is not allowing this (i.e. Bridge Mode?")
3) The distance between the AEx and this garage apartment is too long between them to shoot a WiFi guest network from AEx and to be picked-up by the Airport Express... and there's a center core in my old house that is impervious to all radio frequencies and could block a nuclear blast. Well, it causes a degradation of wireless.   And this brings us back to #1 above...in that I need a cable ethernet option.
Picture attached of current landscape:
So, maybe....
I've spent the better part of a couple of hours searching here, particularly for the terms "access point" but the terminology isn't what I need. What I wonder if perhaps I need to place an APress beside the AEx, turn on Guest Network at the AEx, then "pick it up" with a second APress, and carry the ethernet signal to the garage apartment and allow guest WiFi and wired. (see second picture)   Will this work?

OK, here how to set this up.
Open up AirPort Utility 5.6.1, select the Express, and click Manual Setup
Click the Wireless tab located below the icons
If you want the Guest Network to have a different SSID (recommended), then change the name of the wireless network, adjust the security settings if needed, and change the Wireless Password and Verify
Click the Internet icon up at the top of the window
Click the Internet Connection tab just below the icons
Change the setting for Connection Sharing to Share a public IP address
Click the DHCP tab located under the icons
Change the DHCP Beginning Address to read something different.....like 10.0.5.2
Click Update and give the Express a full minute to restart
At this point, the Express indicator light will be slowly blinking amber
Open up AirPort Utility again, select the Express and click directly on the word Status (2nd line)
You should see a Double NAT notice with an option to "ignore" the item
There may also be an Setup over WAN notice with an option to "ignore" the item
Click in the boxes to ignore both items, then click Update again and the Express will restart and display a green light
Try things out to verify that the Guest Network cannot "see" any devices on the main network...and vice versa.

EA 4500's guest network shows unsecured.

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