Looking for a Router with VLAN support

[A.Baird3]

My networking is a little rusty so apologies for any technical errors in my question. I have 1 Gig fibre from Virgin and the Hub 5. I have several smart devices on my home network and a small home lab that I tinker with. I want to put my Hub into modem mode and need a router with which I can create VLAN's. Simply to divvy up the devices and seperate off my home lab also.

Which routers should I be looking at? Price is a factor for me so inexpensive (under £50) would be great, but I have no allusions. I know some routers cost hundreds.

Pretty sure I have a 'TP-Link TL-SG605E 5 Port Gigabit Smart Switch, Network Switch' buried somewhere too, which may or may not be redundant info.

 

[Steveocee]

Under £50 you'll struggle to get WiFi, VLAN and enough performance to route 1Gb
MikroTik is an option but the learning curve is nearly vertical rather than steep.
I'd probably say to look at a UniFi UCG Ultra and just accept it's more than £50 but that also doesn't have WiFi. UDR7 would do everything but you're talking nearly quadruple your budget.

Doesnt the VM router have the option to spin up a guest network and that can be isolated? That'd be the best bet.

 

[A.Baird3]

I'm sure the VM Hub has guest account facility. It looks like I might not be doing this then, it would be fun to do but the options are out of my reach.

Cheers for the reply and the info.

 

[Turanataro]

If your only goal is to isolate the lab from the home stuff, that TL-SG605E actually gets you most of the way there. Stick the VM Hub in modem mode, grab a cheap Mikrotik hEX, and let the switch handle the VLANs. It’ll route gigabit fine without WiFi.

 

[GregI]

I'll put a fox among the chickens: OpenWRT

Will do everything you want: route 1Gb, wifi 6 and vlans for under £50 (likely £40 in sale). Plus it's an ecosystem that isn't tied to one vendor.

Look at candidates such as: Cudy WR3000S

 

[A.Baird3]

If your only goal is to isolate the lab from the home stuff, that TL-SG605E actually gets you most of the way there. Stick the VM Hub in modem mode, grab a cheap Mikrotik hEX, and let the switch handle the VLANs. It’ll route gigabit fine without WiFi.

This is an interesting device. I do need WiFi though.

 

[A.Baird3]

I'll put a fox among the chickens: OpenWRT

Will do everything you want: route 1Gb, wifi 6 and vlans for under £50 (likely £40 in sale). Plus it's an ecosystem that isn't tied to one vendor.

Look at candidates such as: Cudy WR3000S

I've heard of OpenWRT and the other one, PfSense? This might be an avenue to look at, cheers!