Allowing the router to broadcast its WiFi network name (SSID) makes it easier to find
your network and connect to it. If you clear this check box, that creates a hidden
network.
7. If you want to allow mobile devices that are connected to the guest network to detect
each other and provide access to your main WiFi network, select the Allow guests
to see each other and access my local network check box.
For greater security, by default, mobile devices that are connected to the guest WiFi
network cannot detect each other or access mobile devices or Ethernet devices that
are connected to the main WiFi network.
8. Keep the default guest network name or type a custom name.
The default guest WiFi network names (SSIDs) are as follows:
• NETGEAR-Guest is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band.
• NETGEAR-5G-Guest is for the 5 GHz WiFi band.
The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You can
configure the WiFi-enabled devices in your network to use the guest network name
in addition to the main SSID.
9. Select a security option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security. WPA2-PSK
[AES] is the default setting.
For information about WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, see Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
WiFi Security on page 106.
10. To enable the guest network, select the Enable Guest Network check box.
If you do not select this check box, the guest network settings are saved after you
click the Apply button, but the guest network remains disabled.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi
Security
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is an enterprise-level method for
centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management. To
enable the router to provide WPA and WPA2 enterprise WiFi security, the WiFi network
that the router provides must be able to access a RADIUS server.
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Manage the Router’s WiFi
Settings
XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
