Multiple Guest WiFi networks?

[wwjmh08]

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?

[kelper · Accepted solution]

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.

[wwjmh08]

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.

[kelper]

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.

[kelper]

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.