hi i just recieved this belkin router and i am wondering why does it show 3 different networks to choose from including a guest sign in?! Help please!
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Guest access gives users internet access without accessing your network - shared files, printers, etc.
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It is a dual band router one is a 2.4ghz antenna the other is a 5ghz antenna plus on the 2.4 you have a guest account you can turn the guest account off if you are not going to use it
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I would like to answer if it were in my knowledge, from what i understand it has 2 fequencies available one marked 40c, another marked 40c.5mgz, the system selects from between those 2 automaticly (maybe you can also select) the guest one is for you to let someone use the network but not allow them to remain on unless you allow them to sign on again. I just leave mine on 40c and all works well, for more accurate info maybe you could e mail belkin, hope this helps somewhat.
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I'm pretty sure that the guest network(s) is/are kept separate from your private network. If I remember correctly, the only thing that can be done from the guest networks is access the internet.
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After reading a lot of articles in regard to routers in general, it seems to me that assigning separate SSID to each band is desirable so that you can access the different bands from different devices. Actually, one article said, that because a lot is shared in one device, having two different wireless with a band on each would give the best - non-shared - access. If you only have one or two devices, this may not be important. But even with few devices, if some are old and some new, it would be a good idea to give distinct SSID to each band. There is a lot more that could be said, but this is the simple answer. After reading a lot of articles in regard to routers in general, it seems to me that assigning separate SSID to each band is desirable so that you can access the different bands from different devices. Actually, one article said, that because a lot is shared in one device, having two different wireless with a band on each would give the best - non-shared - access. If you only have one or two devices, this may not be important. But even with few devices, if some are old and some new, it would be a good idea to give distinct SSID to each band. There is a lot more that could be said, but this... » Read More After reading a lot of articles in regard to routers in general, it seems to me that assigning separate SSID to each band is desirable so that you can access the different bands from different devices. Actually, one article said, that because a lot is shared in one device, having two different wireless with a band on each would give the best - non-shared - access. If you only have one or two devices, this may not be important. But even with few devices, if some are old and some new, it would be a good idea to give distinct SSID to each band. There is a lot more that could be said, but this is the simple answer. « Show Less
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Netgear N750 (WNDR4000)Great fetures and allows and easy guest account set up.So far so good.I have used Netgear, Linksys, Belkin, Buffalo, and right now I am happy with the new Netgear WNDR4000.
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single setup, single location or you have to reconfigure. The accounts etc (Belkin) etc say the same (as it uses their site for access), but you would need to reset the wifi at the location you are going to. Since there is no local NAT - that is, no IP addresses to deal with, you could move it without reconfiguration IF the sites share a wifi SSID and credentials.
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One of two things, either you will have a stronger signal reception or they are for individual bands like a/b/g/n and the new one think it was ac or something with 2 letters i know some routers broadcast over multiple bands at the same time so it should use whichever is strongest and readily available
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Do you lose internet connection when under heavy load (streaming movies, transferring files, etc?). On the old firmware version, I had problems with the router cutting out when the wireless connection was under heavy load and requiring a reboot. The newer firmware certainly helps, but sometimes it happens. I know it's the wireless flaking out because the wired ethernet ports work fine. Definitely try Kevin's suggestion first. Belkin has been pretty good technically when it comes to support. If the modem has internet connection, but the router doesn't, I would make sure the cable between the router and the modem is okay.
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If you are connecting to a guest account, some routers won't ask for the password until you start the browser.Mine does this.It will show as unsecured when you search for a connection but it actually is.
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They seem to have a little problem with DCHS. I reserved IP addresses for them, but they keep using the old one until they expired then switched. Update the firmware to the latest and reserve addresses for them. An IP conflict will certainly screw with your network, but once they switch to the reserved address there shouldn't be a problem. An app like Fing will help you see what's on the network.
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with your systems security. Your security system will detect the hardware and the software for the Belkin and will ask you to set the security level. I chose the password/code that came with the belkin and followed my AVG security softwares suggestions on firewalls and use. I have no issues with this router or any security intrusions.
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I agree I tried a Belkin router because for the price it seemed better than linksys. i am constantly restarting the router and looseing connection. I to am returning the belkin to get a lynksys.
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I don't think you need to assign separate SSIDs. Never did with all the dual banders I had. Never encountered any problem. My wifi is fast and I can even access it 10 houses away.
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Yes. You can see each of the guest network computers as well as each wired and wireless computer that is logged on. This is viewed under the Network Map tab then clients button. Each client is identified by name as well as the address being used. You can monitor all traffic, but cannot separate just the guest traffic alone from the other traffic, as far as I can see. Under the Traffic Monitor tab there is a large active chart that displays traffic in any of four different ways. You can choose to view Internet, Wired, Wireless 2.4G, or Wireless 5G. Of course if all my personal computers were set up to use 5G I could then set up a guest network so that it could only use 2.4G. Then all traffic being displayed on the Wireless 2.4G chart would reflect the guests usage. Of course this may not be practical. With this router you can set up 3 different 2.4G networks and 3 different 5G networks all at the same time. You can choose to password protect each individually or leave it open to all. You can also set a timer on each separately so that access to the particular guest network expires after a certain time. Once set up the way you want it, which is easy, you can activate or deactivate any or all of the guest networks with a click of a button. So you might choose to have several Guest Networks configured for various situations and then activate the appropriate one. Hope this helps. John P
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should be fine just turn off dhcp and if you have to... point most of the ips towards youf router(dns,dhcp,gateway). You'll still need a seperate wifi "id" I think.
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I've had similar issues with connectivity, intermittently and usually for no discernible reason... It's literally worked in one outlet, but not the one right next to it or across the room a bit. I've never seen a purple light and didn't see anything about it in the instruction manual. I can say this... I've had two Belkin products (the extender and a regular router) go out within months of each other and under the warranty time. I spent 15 minutes trying to get them to honor it, while speaking with someone who couldn't understand me. I cut my losses and went with ASUS products. Sorry if this is not much of a help.
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Yes, under the default DD-WRT firmware you can setup a guest network pretty easily. Their support is pretty good at helping if you need it, although sometimes you get someone who is clueless, so you need to hang-up and call back.
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Hi, I think there are better router choices around than this one. I found the user interface tough to navigate & it seemed like I needed to reset it quite a few times to keep it running so I ended up getting a different one from Netgear. I didn't try to use this with any Apple Products so I'm sorry but I don't know on that one. Take care!