AirPort Extreme guest network

as explained a while back to me, think of the internet as a room in my house and has 3 doors. One door is 2.4Gh, another is 5Gh and the third is wired. They all come thru different doors but end up in the same room. Would a guest network end up in the same room as well?

thank you

Posted on May 2, 2020 7:59 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on May 2, 2020 8:14 AM

Would a guest network end up in the same room as well?


No, devices on the Guest Network would have access to the Internet, but they would not be able to "see" or communicate with any of the devices on your main or private network.


For example, if your printer was on the main or private network, any devices that were connected to the Guest Network could access the Internet, but they would not be able to access the printer or any other device on your main or private network.


In order for the Guest Network feature to work correctly on an AirPort router, you will need to have a simple modem.......the kind with only one Ethernet port. The Guest Network will not work correctly if the device that you might call your modem is really a modem/router or gateway device.





1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 2, 2020 8:14 AM in response to tobytobias

Would a guest network end up in the same room as well?


No, devices on the Guest Network would have access to the Internet, but they would not be able to "see" or communicate with any of the devices on your main or private network.


For example, if your printer was on the main or private network, any devices that were connected to the Guest Network could access the Internet, but they would not be able to access the printer or any other device on your main or private network.


In order for the Guest Network feature to work correctly on an AirPort router, you will need to have a simple modem.......the kind with only one Ethernet port. The Guest Network will not work correctly if the device that you might call your modem is really a modem/router or gateway device.





This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

AirPort Extreme guest network

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.