Modifying a Guest Network

To modify a guest network, perform the following steps:

  1. Click the Networks tile on the Instant On web application home page, or click Networks from the navigation pane on the left.
  2. Select the guest network from the list of Networks.

The following section provides details of the Overview tab.

Identification

The Overview > Identification setting allows you to change the name and status of the network. To modify the network name and status, perform the following steps:

  1. Enter a new name under Name to change the guest network name.
  2. Select the Enabled checkbox to activate the network. To disable the network, deselect the checkbox.

The Identification setting also displays the Health, Status, and Network Usage details of the network.

Security

The Security setting allows you to configure Network Security and Network Options. To configure the security setting, perform the following steps:

  1. Under Security > Network Security, select one of the following security levels:
    • None—if you want the user to access this network without the requirement of entering a username or password.
    • Wi-Fi Enhanced Open—Wi-Fi Enhanced Open (OWE) is the open security type derived from WPA3. It runs concurrently with an equivalent legacy Open SSID. For more information, see Wi-Fi Enhanced Open (OWE).
    • WPA2 Personal—This option allows you to secure the network using a shared password (PSK) encryption. Enter a password of your choice in the Network password field.
    • WPA2 + WPA3 Personal—This is the default setting when creating a new guest network. This option allows you to secure the network using a shared password (PSK) encryption. Enter a password of your choice in the Network password field.
  2. Under Security > Network Options, click the Guest portal checkbox.
  3. Click Update. The changes are saved and a View guest portal link is generated.
  4. Click the View guest portal link. You will be redirected to the Networks > Guest Portal screen.

Wi-Fi Enhanced Open (OWE)

Wi-Fi Enhanced Open (OWE) is the open security type derived from WPA3. It runs concurrently with an equivalent legacy Open SSID. Essentially, 2 similar SSIDs are broadcast and OWE capable clients will connect to the OWE version of the SSID, while non-OWE clients will connect to the legacy version of the SSID. Enhanced open provides improved data encryption in open Wi-Fi networks and protects data from sniffing.

To configure OWE on the Guest network, follow these steps:

  1. Ensure that the Security type for the Guest network is set to Open.
  2. Select the Wi-Fi Enhanced Open radio button to enable the feature.
  3. Click Save.

Deactivate Network

If you choose to make the network inactive temporarily and prevent clients from connecting to it, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Networks tile on the Instant On web application home page, or click Networks from the navigation pane on the left.
  2. In the Networks > Overview screen, follow one of the following methods:
    1. Clicking on the network name. The Network details page is displayed. Under Security > Network Options, you have the option to hide the SSID for the network, by clicking the Hidden Network checkbox. To activate the network once again, unselect the Hidden Network checkbox.
    2. Hover the cursor over the network you want to deactivate temporarily, click the button, and select Deactivate from the drop-down list. To activate the network once again, follow the same procedure and select Activate from the drop-down list.

The Management Network cannot be deactivated.

Delete Network

Follow these steps to delete a network:

  1. Click the Networks tile on the Instant On web application home page, or click Networks from the navigation pane on the left.
  2. Under Networks > Overview, use one of the following methods to view the network details:
    1. Click the Network name and follow Step 3.
    2. Hover the cursor over the network you want to delete, click the button, and select Delete from the drop-down list.
  3. Click the Delete button, next to Delete Network.
  4. Click Delete Network from the popup window.