How Can I Create a Guest Network on Virgin Media?
Virgin Media routers and Virgin Media hub come equipped with a Guest WiFi feature, allowing you to create a separate network with limited access. This is great for offering internet to visitors while keeping your main network private and secure.
What Is Guest WiFi and Why Use It?
A Guest WiFi network is a secondary internet connection that keeps your primary network and devices protected. You can assign a different network name and password for guests. It offers:
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Simple setup
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Restricted internet access
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No access to personal files or devices
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Better protection from malware
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Enhanced security for your main network
How to Set Up Virgin Media Router and Virgin Media Hub Guest WiFi
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Access Router Settings
On a device connected to your Virgin Media Hub or Virgin Media Router, open a browser and go to:192.168.0.1
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Login
Enter your router's admin credentials. -
Choose Your Hub Model:
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Virgin Media Hub 5 or 5x:
Go to Advanced Settings > Enable Guest Network > Modify > Enable > Next. -
Virgin Media Hub 3 or 4:
Go to Modify Guest Network and click Enable Guest Network. -
Virgin Media Hub 2 or 2ac:
Go to Advanced Settings > Wireless, then select 2.4 GHz Guest Network and enable SSID broadcast.
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Customize Network
Your Virgin Media Hub or Virgin Media Router will auto-generate a network name and password. You can customize these if you wish. -
Set Time Limit
Choose how long the guest network should stay active, then click Next. -
Finish Setup
Click Finish to activate the Guest Network.
How to Disable the Guest Network on Virgin Media Router and Virgin Media Hub
To turn off the guest WiFi:
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Go back to
192.168.0.1
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Navigate to Advanced Settings > Disable Guest Network.
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From here, you can manage or fully turn off guest access.