Set Up A Guest Wifi Network - NETGEAR R6900 User Manual

Note If the WiFi Mbps setting is Up to 54 Mbps for the 2.4 GHz radio band (see
the WiFi Mbps Settings
To change the WPA settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Under Security Options, select a WPA option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security and is the default setting.
The Passphrase field displays.
6. In the Passphrase field, enter the network key (password).
It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
7. Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Set Up a Guest WiFi Network

Guest networks allow visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your WiFi security key. You
can add a guest network for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and the 5.0 GHz WiFi band.
To set up a guest network:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900
on page 165), the WEP legacy security option is also available.
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