up vote 2 down vote favorite
share [g+] share [fb]

Related question:
Two SSIDs on one router

I understand some routers allow you to setup multiple SSIDs. Do you need to make any special arrangements (besides creating the different security congiruations on the router software)?

Do you have to assign these SSIDs to different channels on the router? If you dont, does this make them less secure?

Last thing I want to do is set up a less secure wireless network!

link|improve this question
On consumer routers it's most common to use a second SSID for a guest network that has internet access but limited or no access to your local network. Can also use a lower security setting on this guest network to let old devices work while also limiting their access to your home network. – Brian Jan 2 at 22:52
feedback

1 Answer

up vote 1 down vote accepted

If a router allows for more than one SSID then you probably don't need to do anything "special" (all functionality and setup should be standard with the router).

According to WesleyDavid in a comment posted to this question, "multiple SSIDs can exist on the same radio / channel and each network is separate".

Having two SSIDs on the same channel would not affect security.

link|improve this answer
feedback

Your Answer

 
or
required, but never shown
discard

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.