Unsecured Guest Connection

I have set up guest connection. When guest connects it allowes connection and does not ask for the password that was
set when I set up the guest connection.
WHY and how do I change this to make it ask for a password in order for someone to access the guest wireless connection?
I hve a Linksys E3000 router.

It might just be a browser issue. Try different internet browsers if you are trying to connect a computer to the Guest Network. Do try to use other computers or devices also that has internet browsers installed or you can install.

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I need some guidance using Web Authentication / Web Pass-through to create a mandatory splash page that is presented to users of our guest WLAN. Currently our guest WLAN is wide open, users connect and go straight through to get Internet Access. Here's what we'd like to accomplish.
1. Have the page hosted on an external web server (i.e not on the controller)
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http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless-mobility/wlan-security/115951-web-auth-wlc-guide-00.html#passthrough
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless-mobility/wireless-lan-wlan/116879-configure-wlc-00.html
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/4400-series-wireless-lan-controllers/107474-web-pass-config.html
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Hello Jonathan,
The idea you have is fine, the only exception is the extra fields of information that you want to collect. From the WLC perspective this is not possible to gather.
The example given on https://supportforums.cisco.com/discussion/10847046/unsecured-guest-access-customizable-splash-page-and-logo looks very interesting, and as long as the WLC receive the information it needs to authenticate the client, you can modify the HMTL code as you want. However, as somebody state on that post, Cisco provides the html example, but we do not really support the html content creation or modification.
Anyway below on answer #2 I am giving you an idea that could work (again Im not html expert I don't know if that could be achieved that way) maybe you can have a better idea.
To answer your queries:
1) The customized web-passthrough page can be hosted on an external Web Server.
When the pages are on an external webserver, the passthrough is still performed on the WLC, just the pages reside on the external server. It is a good idea to be sure that the pages come up ok on the external server without webauth involved since webauth will not work unless the external webserver works
2) We have examples of what HTML content a customized Web Passthrough page should include. If you add extra fields on the HTML code (like email address & date of birth), the WLC won't be able to handle this data and most probably you won't be able to gather this information from the WLC , unless you customize the web page in such way that it sends the fields email address & date of birth to another server (rather than to the WLC) to gather this information, but at the end what matter for the WLC is to receive the click on the "Accept" button to authenticate the client.
3) Regarding the certificate, there are two options, the cheapest and easiest is to disable HTTPS for web authentication. Then, your guests will open an HTTP web page, without having the certificate warning.
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In order to get rid of the certificate warnings all together, you need to have a root level certificate issued and downloaded onto your controller. The certificate is issued for a host name and you put that host name in the DNS host name box under the virtual interface on the controller. You also need to add the host name to your local DNS server and point it to the virtual IP address (1.1.1.1) of the WLC.
This link provides information about WebAuthentication on an External Web Server, however exactly the same applies for Web Passthrough:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless-mobility/wlan-security/71881-ext-web-auth-wlc.html
Also, you can download the WebAuthentication bundle, with the examples and some useful information about different customized web pages, it can be used as a template to build your page. Here you will see that Web Passthrough to an external server is indeed a valid option, when you download and unzip it, open the "readme.html"
https://software.cisco.com/download/release.html?mdfid=282600534&softwareid=282791507&release=1.0.2&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest
Hope this helps

Brand New C309g will not connect wirelessly with ANY wireless security options enabled

Printer will connect via wired ethernet. I can use the http utility.
Printer will connect via unsecured wireless connection.
Printer defaults to autoconfig (169.xxx)when connected via WEP (both open and shared), will not connect with a manual IP address. Cannot access http utility.
Printer won't even autoconfig when connected via WPA-Personal - instead says "No connection found."
Printer is in the same uncluttered room as the router.
ALL OTHER wireless network devices work fine and keep up with security changes.
I have legacy devices on the network that make me want to run with WEP.
I've run the HP Network Diagnostic. It can access my router just fine. It cannot find the printer.
Router is D-Link DIR-655.
I jump through the right hoops - refresh router, restore factory defaults on printer, etc. All other wireless network devices work fine.
I want to pull an "Office Space" on this brand-new printer - please save me from doing so!
-mooi
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Ooops, my mistake. Thanks for pointing it out.
Another idea is to make sure the firmware is updated on the router.
Also, from the control panel of the printer: Setup > Network > Wireless Network Test. It will self-test the printer radio.
Say thanks by clicking "Kudos" "thumbs up" in the post that helped you.
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