title: "SOP — guest Wi-Fi setup" project: "home-network" tags:

• household
• wifi
• sop date: 2026-04-07

Guest Wi-Fi setup (household SOP)

Purpose — Give visitors internet without sharing the main LAN or smart-device credentials.

Prerequisites

• Router admin access (or mesh app) with Guest network enabled.
• QR code generator bookmarked (optional but saves time).

Steps

1. Open router app → Wi-Fi → Guest network.
2. Set SSID to GuestHouse (or seasonal variant); isolation from LAN = On.
3. Password: rotate monthly; store current password in password manager shared vault “Household.”
4. Bandwidth cap (optional): 50 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up so streaming stays smooth for primary network.
5. Print or display QR: SSID + WPA3 if all guest devices support it; else WPA2 transition mode.

After guests leave

• Toggle guest Wi-Fi off if no upcoming visitors.
• Revoke password if someone shared it publicly.

Troubleshooting

• “Connected, no internet” — Renew DHCP lease; confirm upstream modem online.
• IoT devices asking for guest — Never; keep cameras and locks on IoT VLAN only.

Owner: home-network — review quarterly.