| Setting | Recommended Value | Explanation | |---------|------------------|-------------| | | ON | Turns on the guest network. | | SSID (Network Name) | e.g., MyHome_Guest | Name visible to guests. | | Security | WPA2-PSK | Required for encryption. | | Guest Password | A strong, unique password | Don’t reuse main Wi-Fi password. | | Band | 2.4 GHz or Both | 2.4 GHz for compatibility; 5 GHz for speed. |
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Can’t find guest network option | Update router firmware (Settings → System → Upgrade). Early AX1800 firmware lacked guest mode. | | Guests get “No Internet” | Check if main internet is working. Reboot router. | | Guest Wi-Fi disappears after reboot | Re-enable and save again. Some Xiaomi routers forget settings – consider a factory reset. | | Want to limit number of guests | Not available on stock firmware – requires OpenWRT (advanced). |
: On the router's main screen, tap on "Toolbox" or "More" .
You can often set a "Validity" period or "Bandwidth" limit here as well.