Setting up guest networks for AX

I have the older style AX (round, white one) and I want to be able to set up a guest network for a rental property in my basement. I am using airport utility obviously. But I dont see any way to add networks.
Any ideas?
Thanks

If you want to create a separate wireless network where guests would have Internet access by not to your wireless network's assets, then replacing your AEBS with a newer dual-band version would be the way to go. Otherwise, it may be possible to create a "guest" network separate of your AEBS, but it will require additional networking equipment to do so ... and if you go that route, you might as well invest in the dual-band model.

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I just set up new time capsule, no problems , up and running.
Going from Airport Extreme to Time Capsule.
On Exteme I had a Guest network, I cannot figure out how to
set up Guest Network with Time Capsule, arrgggh!
Any suggestions? Model #A1470
Thanks

The Guest Network feature will not work correctly if the Time Capsule is in Bridge Mode, so it might make sense to check that first.
On your Mac....
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the Time Capsule
Click Edit in the smaller window that appears
Click the Network tab at the top of the window
Check to make sure that the setting for Router Mode is set to DHCP and NAT
If it is, you can proceed to the next step. If it is not, do NOT proceed any further. Post back with the make and model number of your modem.
Click the Wireless tab next to the Network tab
Enter a check mark in the box next to Enable Guest Network
Type in a name that you want to use for the Guest Network
Security should be WPA2 Or WPA/WPA2 Personal
Type in password that you want to use
Verify the password
Click Update at the lower right an allow a full minute for the Time Capsule to restart

Using Bride Mode to have private network to ethernet and wifi but also use Guest Network for public?

Hello,
I am trying to use my new Apple AIrport Extreme in Bridge mode to have our private wireless network. (This works great) and a guest network for the public. When I create the guest network and update settings and then attempt to connect to the guest network wifi it says no internet. :-(

Apple assumes that you will be connecting the AirPort Extreme to a simple modem......not a modem/router.
The correct Router Mode setting with a simple modem is DHCP and NAT....allowing the Guest Network function to work correctly.
When you have a modem/router "upstream" from the AirPort Extreme, the correct Router Mode setting is Bridge Mode for the AirPort Extreme to avoid having two devices both trying to act as routers on the same network.
You might be able to get away with having two devices both configured to act as routers on the same network....but at best, there will be negative consequencs. At worst, the AirPort Exteme may not function at all if you try to configure it incorrectly.

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How to set up Guest Network, while Airport Extreme is connected to Satellite Receiver?

Depending on how you have your AirPort Extreme configured to work with the satellite receiver, it may or may not be possible to enable the Guest Network function.
We will need to check some settings on your Mac or PC, but in order to do that, we need to know what operating system you are using on your computer.
If you have a Mac, click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the computer screen, then click About This Mac. Post back with the OS X Version number that you see there.

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The error message is the DHCP range conflicts with the WAN IP address. The default range that was entered by the utility was 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.200. It does not like the begining or the ending address. i entered 192.168.1.254 (DNS server and router) and it accepts that s the starting address.

Having trouble setting up home network for home sharing

Hi there, I'm new the idea of home sharing. What i want to do is watch the movies that i have on my iMac on my iPad. So sort of like wireless streaming.
I see that Home sharing on iTunes allows you to view videos stored on your iMac on another device like the iPad etc.
I've already setup Home sharing accounts and looged in on iTunes on both my iMac and iPad.
The problem is being on the same Wi-Fi network. I don't understand what this means.
I regualrly use Internet sharing to share my Macs internet connection with my iPad over WiFi.
But I'm not sure what setting I should use for home sharing to work to watch videos from iMac on iPad
On my iMac under Sharing there's a whole bunch of options DVD or CD sharing, File Sharing, Printer Sharing etc.
The only box i have checked is Internet Sharing..
What to i have to do to get the iMac and iPad sharing video over WiFi through home sharing??

In your configuration you have inadvertently created a different subnet for the wireless iMac G5. To remedy this, configure the AirPort Express so that the option to distribute IP addresses is DISABLED.

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I would like to have a separate SSID on my autonomous aironet 1141 so that guests in my home can connect to my network without me giving out the password. I am not very experienced with cisco ios so if someone could either point me in the right direction or tell me the commands to run that would be awesome. I don't care whether or not the guest network is on a separate vlan but I would then have to have the ap act as a dhcp server (which i dont know how to do either). I have a basic tp-link switch that I would be able to add a trunk to the access points port but thats about it. My current dhcp server is on windows server 2008 r2. Any help would be appreciated.
I would also like to add that this is a home network in the middle of nowhere and im not too concerned about unauthorized use. This will only be active during parties and family events.

It would be best to have multiple vlans to separate the traffic. Here is a doc on creating multiple SSIDs on an autonomous access point.
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless-mobility/service-set-identifier-ssid/116118-configure-ap-ssid-ios.html
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/interfaces-modules/security-modules-routers-switches/116586-config-ap-00.html
-Scott

HT3819 Can you use a "guest network" for home sharing?

When I have my Macbook, AppleTV, and Iphone 5G all signed into a guest network my ipod won't recognize AppleTV. However, if I use a network that isn't a guest network it works just fine.
The guest network has a better signal than the non-guest network. That is why I want to use it.
Can a guest network not be used for Home Sharing?

No

Setting up "Guest" Network Using LRT214 and LAPN600

Hello, First off I have little experience setting up networks beyond the standard single router/network approach. I would like to be able to setup a non-secured internet access (guest) via our LAPN600 and LRT214 for visitors laptops/phoness. I see where there can be multiple SSIDs on the WAP and that they would be seperated from seeing other wireless connections; but would they not still have access to any wired devices connected to the LAN? I also see where I could configure a seperate VLAN on the router but am unsure of how to make that play with the WAP to have seperate networks. Can the VLAN on the router have a separate subnet say 192.168.2.X (vs 192.168.1.X) that the WAP would still have access to? Or do I have to provide a certain range of IP addresses on the same subnet for each VLAN? Thanks for any help or direction,Mike

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How to set up Guest Network, while Airport Extreme is connected to another router.

I have tried doing this by changing the Internet Settings in the Manual section of the AirPort Utility. When I set Connection Sharing to 'Share a public IP address', it tells me that the beginning and ending DHCP Addresses are conflicting with the Airport Extreme.
What would be a better way?

Thank you very much for your quick and clear response.
What would be the consequences if I disable the NAT & DHCP on the upstream router?
Btw, the reason that I use the AEBSn is that I have problems connecting ipad/ipod/iphone to the router provided by the telephone company (I'm living in Spain - and because of that we have a lot of visitors coming over). Besides that, I'm working with a MacBook Pro and to be able to be as mobile as possible, I have a hard disk for Time Machine connected to the AEBSn.
At the moment, the AEBSn is connecting the following to the Internet:
- Ipod touch
- Ipad
- Iphone
- 2 x MacBook Pro
- AirBook
- Old G4
- Blu Ray player
- HP Printer

How do to set up time limits on a guest network

I have a new generation Airport Time Capsule and I have set up a Guest Network for my kids but I would like to set up time limits on the Guest Network also, is there a way to do it?

It is not possible to set up specific time limits for the Guest Network as a whole, but it is possible to set up individual time limits for each device that will be connecting to the Guest Network.....and, also the main network for that matter.
If you can provide us with some more specifics on what you are trying to accomplish, how many devices will be involved, etc.......that will help us craft our answer to provide accurate information.
Meanwhile, if you want to take a look at the general settings in Timed Access....
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the Time Capsule icon, then click Edit
Click the Network tab at the top of the screen
Enter a check mark in the box next to Enable Timed Access
Click on the Timed Access button
Click Cancel to avoid making any changes to your current setup

Solution for Windows 7 can not connect to Time Capsule Guest network

Problem: Sony Vaio running Windows 7 (64bit) will not connect to my Time Capsule Guest network
For added security, I set up a guest network at home. My friend brought over a Vaio and was unable to get an internet connection via my Guest network. The Vaio connected to the Time Capsule with no problem, with full bars, but was not able to get on the internet.
After way too many hours going through useless online suggestions and even calling Apple tech support to see if there might be a known compatibility issue (where I was told they had no idea and I should call Mr Softy) I discovered that the Vaio had somehow set itself to use the DNS Server address of the Time Capsule, main network, not the guest network. (ie Main network uses 10.1...., Guest uses 172.1....) so once I set the Vaio to Obtain DNS server address automatically it fixed the problem and connected to the internet via the Guest network.
Detailed solution:
Configure Time Capsule Guest as follows:
Network Name: fill in the blank
Allow Guest Network to communicate: left unchecked
Guest Network Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal
Password: fill in the blank
Configure Vaio:
Set up new connection from the Network and Sharing center using the name given to Guest network
(for password chose WPA2-Personal>AES>then your Guest Password)
Select Manage wireless networks from left column in main Network and Sharing center window
Select Adapter Properties
Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) to highlight it, and Select Properties
Make sure both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected then OK & go back to Network and Sharing center
Connection is active.
Hope this helps those condemned to playing system admin for their windows brethren

Great post!
Here are a couple of more methods to add to your bag of tricks:
Method #1: Use Win7's built-in diagnostics to remedy network maladies
• Start > Start Search > type in: ncpa.cpl <Enter>
• Select current active connection.
• Click Diagnose this connection
• Select Reset the network adapter
Method #2: Use the ipconfig tool to renew the DHCP-provided IP address information
• Start, then click Run, and then, type: cmd, and then, press <enter>
• At the prompt, enter the following commands; press <enter> after entering each one:
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

Main network for backups, Guest for iTunes

I have a 2T TC (4th gen) up and running with both a main network (192...) and a guest network (172...) connected to DSL modem for high-speed internet access.
I want to dedicate the main network for use by family members - computers (4 Macs, 2 PCs), printers, etc. I wish to use the guest network for the kids and their friends to access the internet with their iPods/Pads/Phones, etc. So far so good.
I currently have the kids controlling iTunes/AirPlay into my whole house audio system. I configured an old PC configured as a music server connecting wirelessly to the main (192) net of the TC. It runs iTunes and sends its Apple Lossless CD files to an AirPort Express (wireless OFF, hardwired to Ethernet backbone) which converts them to optical and sends them to an audio receiver for D/A conversion and amplificaiton. The kids have the "Remote" app on their handhelds which allows them to either operate iTunes on the music server (with Dad's old crummy music) or to play their own iTunes music (term used loosely) via the same route (TC main net-> backbone -> AirPort -> receiver). OK, so far so good.
The question is how do I put the music server, AirPort Express and kids' handhelds on the guest network so I don't have to give out access to my main network to "friends of friends of friends"? It seems the Guest Network is only available wirelessly from the TC (on second floor). If i need to add wireless capability where the TC can't provide it (walkout level pool and patio), how can I extend the guest network? I have an older Netgear Wireless Routher that could be used. Also, I have ready acess to the ethernet backbone. Any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

This is a fairly complex setup so let me toss in a hint.. and you will need to see if you can pursue it. Your ethernet backbone, so called, can run multiple IP address ranges or subnets. It is not obvious but the setup will require you to set addresses manually in the computer.
In OSX Just click the + in the network box and a dialogue box will pop up allowing you to set a secondary connection to either airport or ethernet. Select the one to use and then give the connection an obvious name.. eg secondaryeth1
In Windows PC you can setup secondary IP, but the first connection needs to be manually set as well. ie you cannot do dhcp and then add a secondary IP.
Then select that connection and give it a new IP in the secondary network using manual IP.. only give ip and subnet.. do not use a gateway (router) or dns address.. that will confuse the main gateway of the computer. You can then lose internet connection, and is not required for local LAN connection.
.. end of hint.
Pure speculation.. you might be able to setup a secondary IP on the airport and connect to the guest network. But you will need to be careful that the server pc doesn't simply become a bridge between the two networks.
Or the connection to secondary IP via ethernet might allow it connect to the wireless connection on the TC if it isn't isolated.
The other method is to use your "I have an older Netgear Wireless Routher that could be used."
The trick here would be to use this as a WAP connected directly to the music server, via ethernet, on a secondary IP address. Don't use the guest network on the TC at all.
Whether this would then work to control music to the airport express.. that is where I get lost. And your setup is outside of my experience..

Using Airport Express on separate subnet to make isolated Guest Network?

Hi. I've done a search here, I've tried setting this up at my house but haven't figured it out yet.
Friends have Verizon FiOS service. They're using the provided modem as the ethernet router and it is handing out DHCP addresses, and for a number of reasons including their home theater, on demand use, etc., they want to keep the FiOS modem as the router, not an Apple product.
We're using an Airport Extreme and a Time Capsule both in bridge mode to distribute the wireless network and everything works fine. They'd like to add an isolated, unencrypted Guest Network. I know we can't use the Extreme's Guest tab because we're in bridge mode.
But we do have a new Airport Express. It seems like there would be a way to set up a Double NAT on a different subnet and give guest users access to the internet but not to computers, shared volumes, printers, and everything else on the primary, encrypted network.
Is there a way to do this or will every address coming from the FiOS router be on the same subnet? Are there any other horrible consequences from doing this, i.e., the primary network will still operate fine?
If the DHCP range coming from the FiOS router is 192.168.15.001 to 192.168.15.199, do I set the Airport Express IP address manually? To what?
To eliminate the possibility of duplicate IP addresses would you have the Airport Express hand out a small range of IPs on a completely different network area, like 10.0.1.1?
Any other suggestions? Thank you.

I was trying to create a primary and guest network division after the router... such as an unusual configuration in the AEBSn after the FiOS router.
At my home I have my cable modem connected to an AEBSn, which is doing my network's routing. But I didn't set a Guest Network on this AEBSn. I am trying to set up a discrete Guest Network downline from this router. (Which would simulate my friend's installation where they're using a FiOS modem/router all in one and we want to create a discrete Guest Network after that.)
But as I guess you've been patiently trying to get through to me, Bob, whatever outlying separation you may be able to create seems to get put back together at the main router.
For example, today I connected a second AEBSn ("AEBSn Guest") to the LAN port of my primary AEBSn router. I set the AEBSn Guest to create a wireless network, and I set that to be a closed encrypted network called "Test," and I enabled unencrypted Guest Networking as usual and told the AEBSn to ignore the Double NAT error.
With this configuration I am able to get on the open Guest SSID, and internet connection is normal. Between the Guest and the primary encrypted network, printing is broken, iPhoto sharing is broken, and so on, but I still see shared volumes and can log in with authentication.
So I can see why a solution to this may have been elusive.
I don't know much about cable TV's subscription services but I took a peek at the set up pages of the Verizon FiOS router and noted there was a lot going on there. Lots of ethernet and cable IP addresses to Set Top Boxes, etc. Not sure if all this could be recreated within the administration of the Airport Extreme, but I am hesitant to risk messing up the Comcast services which are presently working well.
In terms of zooming out to the big picture... when I invite guests to share my internet service, they're usually doing email and web browsing for the weekend but at the end of their stay they want to print their boarding passes... so despite setting up a guest network I might end up giving them access to the main network anyway.
Thanks for the help, Bob.

Creating a wireless guest network.

Good afternoon,
I'm trying to set up a guest network for my lad to use with his Xbox 360, laptop, iphone, etc.
At present I have my iMac, Airport Extreme Base Station, Airport Express all connected to my Sky broadband router. I also watch films on my 360 and AppleTV2 via iTunes.
Is there a way to create a network (to access the internet only) so my lad can't watch the films I have on iTunes? He'll also feel good as he'll have his own network (not realising I'm limiting his access;))
Thanks very much for any help in advance,
McFly.

Unfortunately, the Guest Network option is generally not available when the AirPort Extreme is used with another modem/router....in this case the Sky product.
You can check to see if your setup will allow this as follows:
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the AirPort Extreme icon, then click Edit
Click on the Wireless tab at the top of the window
Check to see if there is an option to Enable the Guest Network
If yes, assign a name to the network, security and and a password and click Update to save the new settings.
However......If the option to Enable the Guest Network does not appear (see example below), unfortunately you will not be able to setup another wireless network.

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