Preparing your home network for when family visits during the Holidays

To ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for your visiting family members during the holidays, consider setting up a guest WiFi network in your home. This separate network allows your guests to connect to the internet without compromising the security of your main network. It also helps prevent any congestion or slowdowns on your primary network caused by multiple devices connecting at once.

Setting up a guest WiFi network during the holidays holds significant importance for several reasons:
• Security: By providing a separate guest WiFi network, you can protect your main network and personal devices from potential security risks. Guests connecting to your guest network won’t have direct access to devices on your primary network, reducing the risk of unauthorized access or malware.
• Privacy: Your guest network allows your visitors to browse the internet without having access to any shared files or sensitive information on devices connected to your primary network. This separation ensures your privacy and peace of mind during the holiday season.
• Convenience: Providing your guests with a designated WiFi network makes it easier for them to connect to the internet without having to ask for your primary network’s password. This convenience fosters a smoother experience for both you and your guests.
• Control: With a guest network, you can monitor and manage the devices connected to it more effectively. You can set limits on bandwidth usage, restrict certain websites, or even schedule when the guest network is available, giving you greater control over the guest’s WiFi experience.

Overall, setting up a guest WiFi network during the holidays is essential for your network.
Are you curious about how to set up your guest network? The Blackfoot Connect app makes creating a secure guest network simple:
1. Open the app and go to My Network
2. Click the + in the upper right corner of the screen and choose “Add Network.”
3. On the next page, click the dropdown to “Select Type” and choose “Guest.”
4. Give your network a name (something distinguishable), set a password, and keep the “Isolation” setting on Enabled.
5. Choose an endless duration or set a custom period when it should be active.
6. Click Save in the upper right corner of the screen, and you’re all set.
7. Share the guest’s WiFi name and password with visitors.

Download our mobile app here:
• Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blackfoot-connect/id1492241487
• Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackfoot.smarthome&hl=en_US&gl=US