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## [Corporate WiFi vs. Guest WiFi Access - Does it really matter?](https://blog.systemsengineering.com/blog/guest-wifi-access)

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 May 14, 2020

Most businesses have some form of a wireless network (WiFi) in place, but is it really necessary to set up a separate guest wireless access? There are a few good reasons why this is an important step to take. We know having WiFi is imperative for employees who move throughout the office, but it also makes sense to offer wireless access to your guests, customers, vendors, and auditors. It's a cybersecurity best practice to set up a guest wireless network that is segregated from the corporate network, and here's why.

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