topic Re: Multiple Guest WiFi networks? in Broadband

Multiple Guest WiFi networks?

wwjmh08 — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:35:22 GMT

Briefly, community hall used by 3 different clubs – just had BT broadband installed using Business Smart hub 3 – trustees of hall would like each club to have their own guest WiFi network. But I think I can only set up one guest network. Is this correct? Is there another way of achieving this segregation, perhaps using mesh nodes with each node having a different SSID/password. But I think mesh systems only extend the main network, not the guest network? Any other ideas?

Re: Multiple Guest WiFi networks?

kelper — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:45:36 GMT

You could use another router(s) or range extender(s) to create additional wifi networks. Just connect the WAN port of these to a LAN Port on the BT Hub. I deally these should be in a locked cupboard to stop fiddling by members.

Re: Multiple Guest WiFi networks?

wwjmh08 — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:16:18 GMT

Thank you for the reply. I think range extenders is the way to go. I will try setting up a guest network on the router, and have 3 range extenders to extend this to the 3 clubs, each with a different SSID/password.

Re: Multiple Guest WiFi networks?

kelper — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:02:13 GMT

Surely the members must have some old routers lying around. Alternatively, get some Powerline adapter/extenders which use the buildings wiring to spread the internet. This would be cheaper. You could also by used routers on eBay for around £20.

Re: Multiple Guest WiFi networks?

kelper — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:05:09 GMT

You need two, not three!

If you go for range extenders, they don't have to be connected by ethernet to the router, they can be anywhere within wifi range.