How to Set a Guest Wi-Fi for Visitors Without Compromising Your Network
If you've ever felt awkward sharing your home Wi-Fi password, you're not alone. That one moment when a guest asks, “Can I hop on your Wi-Fi?”—and you hesitate, wondering what they might see or access? That’s exactly why setting up a guest network matters more than most people realize. I used to just hand out my main Wi-Fi password. It felt easier. But after a guest unknowingly downloaded a massive software update, slowing everything down, I realized it was time to rethink that habit. Table of contents Why a guest network is smarter than sharing your main one Basic guest Wi-Fi setup in under 10 minutes Security checks you shouldn't skip Custom rules for speed, time, and usage control Who needs guest Wi-Fi more than they think Why a guest network is smarter than sharing your main one Your home Wi-Fi is more than internet—it's access to your smart devices, files, and routines. Most modern routers treat Wi-Fi like a singl...