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Disappointed_RI
New Contributor II
5 years ago

Why is there no guest WiFi option on a Cox Panoramic Router?

Fairly new Cox customer.  My old ISP offered an option for a Guest WiFi.  This is a great feature as i never had any concerns about handing this password out to guests at our house.  I honestly thoug...
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Disappointed_RI
New Contributor II

bearone2  Yes, the second AP has it's own SSID, username and password.  But you're missing my point.  The issue is that anyone that connects to that SSID has full access to all other devices on my network.  That was my concern.  A true guest network would isolate "Guests" from the rest of the trusted network. 

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bearone2
Contributor III
5 years ago

i'm not sure how you've got it setup but i can't see any of my wife's & she can't see my activity.

what do you want to give them access to, only internet?

if you don't trust the visitors, don't let 'em login!!