Configure a Guest Wi-Fi Network on a TP-Link Router
Give visitors Wi-Fi access while controlling their access separately from your main network. You can configure Guest Network through the router’s web interface or the TP-Link Tether app.
A guest network gives visitors secure Wi-Fi access at home or work. Separate access options for guests help protect the security and privacy of your main network.
Set up Guest Network in a browser
- Sign in to the router’s web-based interface. For login instructions, consult the guide titled How do I log into the web-based Utility (Management Page) of TP-Link wireless router?
- Open Advanced > Guest Network and find the Wireless section.
- Configure the guest network:
- Choose the 2.4GHz or 5GHz network, then select Enable Guest Network.
- Set the SSID. Leave Hide SSID unselected unless you want guests to enter the network name manually.
- Choose WPA/WPA2 Personal for Security, leave Version and Encryption at their default values, and create a password.
- Click Save. Visitors can now connect with the SSID and password you configured.
To check the guest network’s details, open Advanced > Status and find Guest Network.
Access Guest Network in the Tether app
- Connect your smartphone to the TP-Link router’s main Wi-Fi network.
- Open TP-Link Tether and select your router’s icon in My Devices.
- If asked, enter the administrator login password you created for the router.
- Tap Guest Network, or open More at the bottom of the screen and select Guest Network to adjust its settings.
For details about individual functions and settings, download your product’s manual from the Download Center.
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