HT204590: AirPort base stations: About the Guest network feature

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Meckytools

Q: AirPort Guess network without the Access Control List.

Actually, on the page AirPort base stations: About the Guest network feature, Apple write this :

"If enabled, Access Control lists will apply to both the primary Wi-Fi network and the Guest network. If you use Access Control Lists, you will need to add your guest network clients to the list in order for them to join."

 

I think that on previous versions of AirPort it was possible to use the Guess network without the Access Control List.

The idea is that only the private (primary) network has to use this Access Control List !

By purpose, the Guess Network is give for a direct and temporary access (not necessary to enter the Airport Utility, ask your friend and write down his Mac Address, restart the AirPort Station,… for each friend that you invited at home) !

 

Is there a workaround resolution ?

Posted on Jun 19, 2016 8:04 AM

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  • by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Jun 19, 2016 9:06 AM in response to Meckytools
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    Jun 19, 2016 9:06 AM in response to Meckytools

    Unless you have set up a default rule of "No Access" under the Timed Access settings, then it is not necessary to set up a rule for each "Guest". Simply provide them with the password for the Guest Network and they will be able to access the network.

     

    IF....you have set up a default rule of "No Access" under the Timed Access settings, then you must also set up a rule for each device that you want to allow to connect along with the settings for the times that the device will be allowed to access the network.

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    Meckytools Meckytools Jun 19, 2016 10:28 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Jun 19, 2016 10:28 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    Thank you Bob !

    It's not the perfect solution but, as asked, this is a possible workaround !