Would like to setup guest network apple airport extreme will only allow limited access

imac 10.9.3 connected to internet with airport extreme /xfinity router trying to setup guest network can't connect to internet

The guest network feature of the Apple routers will work correctly when the Apple device connects to a simple modem.......not a modem/router or gateway type of device.
If the guest network feature is important to you, check with your Internet Service Provider to see if they can supply you with a simple modem......which will then allow the guest network feature to work correctly on your network.

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