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Q: Can you connect an Apple TV to a guest network requiring a password?  If yes, how do you do it?

Can I use the Apple TV with a guest network requiring a password?  If yes, how should it be set up?  It does see the network.

Apple TV (3rd Generation)

Posted on Jul 2, 2013 5:12 PM

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Q: Can you connect an Apple TV to a guest network requiring a password?  If yes, how do you do it?

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  • by sheila_m.,

    sheila_m. sheila_m. Jul 5, 2013 6:23 AM in response to Rinmini
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    Jul 5, 2013 6:23 AM in response to Rinmini

    Hello Rinmini,

     

    If the guest network that you are trying to use meets the following requirements, you should be able to join the network (I found this on page 10 of the Apple TV Setup Guide):

    Network

    • An 802.11a, b, g, or n Wi-Fi wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11a, g, or n), or 10/100Base-T Ethernet network
    • A broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable, or LAN)
    • Your wireless network name and password (if you use one)

     

    Page 16 of the Apple TV Setup Guide has the steps to connect to a wireless network with your Apple TV:

    Connecting to your wireless network

    Apple TV helps you connect to your wireless network. If you use a name and password to access your network, have them ready.

    Use the Apple Remote to:

    1. Select your network from the list, or enter your network name if the network is hidden.
    2. Enter your network password (if you use one).

    If you don’t connect using DHCP, you may need to enter your IP address, subnet

    mask, router address, and DNS address.

    To complete the network connection, follow the onscreen instructions.

    You can find the full setup guide here:

    Apple TV Setup Guide

    http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/apple_tv_3rd_gen_setup.pdf

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    Best,

    Sheila M.

  • by Wizkid1968,

    Wizkid1968 Wizkid1968 Sep 20, 2016 11:07 PM in response to sheila_m.
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    Sep 20, 2016 11:07 PM in response to sheila_m.

    Hello Sheila,

     

    I have some doubts. Was going through apple documentation AirPort base stations: About the Guest network feature - Apple Support

     

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    Apple explicitly says "Your primary network, including your printer, attached drives, or other devices remains secure". Are you meaning the 'Primary Network' or the 'Guest Network' ? I have gone through the manual referred by your links, it says Apple TV can connect to a network(Wired/Wireless), nowhere it is mentioned that it can connect to a 'Guest Network'.

     

    Thank you