topic Re: what is GUEST_TALKTALKDE2E87 in Security

what is GUEST_TALKTALKDE2E87

talkjamunity — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:41:07 GMT

HI, Just looking at my wifi router admin settings and saw this: GUEST_TALKTALKDE2E87 SSID - what is this is it a security threat?? i DONT want to be sharing my router with my neighbours.

Re: what is GUEST_TALKTALKDE2E87

Karl-TalkTalk — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:56:38 GMT

This would be Guest Wifi settings in the router. Guest wifi can give visitors (with the password) access to the internet only without access to any devices on your network.

Thanks

Karl.

Re: what is GUEST_TALKTALKDE2E87

talkjamunity — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:15:09 GMT

Hi Karl-Talk-Talk,

Is it secure then as along a my password isn't compromised? Why is it even there though how may people want to share their internet with their neighbours! most of us are trying to keep the neighbours out. This should be something that you opt-in to if you want to share your connection. Can this account be removed safely?

Re: what is GUEST_TALKTALKDE2E87

Karl-TalkTalk — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:22:48 GMT

Many routers have a Guest wifi option these days and can usually be turned off in the settings.

The wifi is secure and no one would know the password unless you gave it to them.

Remember, even your own wifi transmission is visible to your neighbours unless you specifically hide the SSID (Wifi Name).

Thanks

Karl.