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Guest Network and IP Settings

The Guest Network applies Captive Portal authentication by default, ensuring that users are authenticated through Captive Portal before accessing the network. This network is primarily designed for guest devices and visitors, providing controlled access while maintaining internal network security. This interface allows administrators to configure the Guest Network IP Address, manage the DHCP Server, and monitor DHCP Pool usage.

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How to Configure
  1. Login to Admin Panel
  2. Navigate to Guest Network > Guest IP Settings


Guest Network IP Address

Update the device's Guest Network IP and Subnet Mask to suit your network configuration.

Fields:

  • Guest IP Address: Specify the desired IP address for the Guest interface(s).
  • Subnet Mask: Define the subnet mask for the Guest network.

Guest DHCP Server

Options:

  • Disabled: Turn off the DHCP server.
  • Enabled: Turn on the DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to devices.

DHCP Address Range:

  • From: Starting IP address for the DHCP range.
  • To: Ending IP address for the DHCP range.

Click Enable DHCP to activate the DHCP server with the defined address range.

Carefully evaluate your network requirements and expected device count when configuring the DHCP range. Ensure there is sufficient address space to support all guest users while avoiding overlaps or excessive allocation.



DHCP Pool Usage

Visualize the usage of the DHCP pool with a real-time graph.

Graph Highlights:

  • Total available IP addresses.
  • Assigned and free IP addresses in the pool.


Warning: DHCP Range Configuration

The default Guest Network IP range is set to 10.0.0.1/21 (or 10.0.0.1 with subnet mask 255.255.248.0), providing a large address space.

Important Notes:

  • Adjust the DHCP Range Carefully: Ensure the defined DHCP address range is sufficient for the number of guest devices and does not overlap with any static IP addresses assigned to network infrastructure devices.
  • Large Address Pool: The default subnet configuration supports up to 2,048 IP addresses, suitable for high-capacity guest networks but may require adjustments based on your specific network usage.

Failure to Configure Properly Can Lead to:

  • IP Conflicts: Overlapping dynamic IP addresses can disrupt network stability and affect connected devices.
  • Captive Portal Issues: If the DHCP range does not provide sufficient IP space, new users will be unable to connect, preventing authentication through the captive portal.
  • Resource Wastage: Defining an unnecessarily large DHCP range can lead to underutilized address space in small or medium-sized networks, making monitoring and management inefficient.



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