Configuring a guest network

A Guest Network is configured to provide access to non-enterprise users who require temporary access to the Internet.

Creating a guest network

To create a guest network, follow these steps:

1.

In the Networks page, click the green arrow () icon to configure a guest network.

2.

Set the toggle switch to Active () in the Guest Network Details page.

3.

Enter a Network name.

4.

Select No Security if you do not wish to secure the network with a password or if you want to redirect users to your Facebook business page before being able to access the network.

5.

Select Shared Password if you want the user to enter the secured password to access the network.

6.

Turn on the Wi-Fi broadcast network to connect to the newly created guest network.

Changing the network status manually

1.

Select a guest network from the Networks list. The Network Details screen opens.

2.

Click the Active toggle switch () to set the network to Inactive ().

3.

Click APPLY CHANGES. The network is marked as Inactive, and all network settings are hidden.

To set the network status to Active, follow these steps:

1.

From the Networks list, click the green arrow () under Click here to activate a dedicated network for your guests.

2.

Click the Inactive toggle switch () to set the network to Active ().

3.

The network is marked as Active, and all previously configured network settings are restored.

NOTE: You can also activate the guest network from the home screen on the mobile app. Tap the advanced menu icon () on the mobile app and select Activate guest network. Follow Step 2 mentioned in the above procedure.

Creating access schedules

To create a network access schedule, follow these steps:

1.

Select a guest network from the Networks list. The Network Details screen is displayed.

2.

Click Add a network access schedule. The Network Schedule page opens.

3.

Click the toggle switch to enable the network schedule.

When the toggle switch is turned on (), the network schedule is Enabled.

When the toggle switch is turned off (), the network schedule is Disabled.

4.

Under Days of the week, select the day(s) during which the network will be active.

5.

Under Active hours during the day, select one of the following options to set a time range during which the network will be active:

ALL DAY: The network is active throughout the day.

ACTIVE BETWEEN: The network is only active between the designated Start time and End time.