WRT1900AC - WPA2 on Guest Network and Setting Domain Name

I'm configuring a new WRT1900AC (version 1) and have a couple of questions. The first should be easy, on the Connectivity -> Internet Settings page on the right side under the heading Optional the Domain Name (provided via the DHCP server, Comcast in this case) is displayed, but I cannot change it. How do I set the Domain Name to reflect my local domain? The second question is a bit more daunting. I have two main wifi segments (one each on 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz) that are each secured by WPA2. They work great so far. I also have two Guest wifi segments (one each on 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz), I cannot figure out how to secure these with WPA2. You can set a passwword for each of the Guest wifi segments, and instruct users to open a web browser after connecting and enter this password, but that's not a secure connection. Please tell me there is a way to secure the Guest network via WPA2, nobody wants to use an insecure internet connection in this day and age...... -MC

That's exactly why you want the connection encrypted, so EVERYTHING you send is encrypted and not sniffable. The intended use of this Guest network is for renters at a condo resort, who will likely be doing banking and the like while on vacation. If we only provide an open/unencrypted network for them they can't (or at least shouldn't) use it. I have a Netgear R7500 in place right now, it doesn't have any of these problems (e.g. you can specify the domain name even on with a dynamic WAN IP, and all 4 network segments are WPA2 encrypted). Unfortunately, it's totally unreliable - the 4 network segments randomely disappear and stop working all the time, and the signal range is poor. I "downgraded" to this 1900AC because this router has a better reputation for stability and range (and indeed, I've been testing it for several days now and stability and range seem to be its strong points, not a single problem so far), but these firmware decisions by Linksys are forcing me to reconsider this router. -MC

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