Some devices need Wi-Fi, but don't need access to everything.

I've noticed a stark contrast between how cafes and hotels share Wi-Fi access with guests as opposed to how my friends do it. Most enterprises usually have a dedicated network for visitors that ...

Modern Wi-Fi router on a table with a living room setting in the background. - Proxima Studio/Shutterstock Modern routers now allow you to set up a guest network, an entirely separate Wi-Fi network to ...

Researchers have found that the extra wireless network you set up for visitors may not isolate devices the way router makers advertise, potentially allowing attackers on the same network to intercept ...

Not everyone knows this, but modern routers come with a unique feature that allows you to effectively set up two separate networks: a primary and a secondary. The latter of which can be used ...

You’ve got a turkey in the oven, presents need to be wrapped, and your cousin’s kid screams (again), “What’s the Wi-Fi password?” You’re juggling a ...

Nowadays when guests come to your house, having access to Wi Fi is all but expected, but sharing your password protected network also gives them access to all of your connected devices. Consumer ...

You should set up a guest Wi-Fi network at home—or so says common advice. Putting visitors and even internet-capable devices (e.g., smart TV, baby monitors, cameras, etc.) keeps their security ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s something we’ve all done: share our home WiFi with a contractor, babysitter, or family friends. But you may be sharing more than you think. Consumer Reports shares a quick way ...

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Modern routers now allow you to set up a guest network, an entirely separate Wi-Fi network to keep your main network secure. Instead of giving away the password to your main Wi-Fi network, where all ...