Router with isolated guest Wi-Fi file sharing
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http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R7500/R7500_UM_22Jan2015.pdf
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Edit: Wait. The option for the guests to see each other and access your local network is one tick box that turns both on or off. That is one of the most retarded design decisions I think I've ever seen.
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Edit: Wait. The option for the guests to see each other and access your local network is one tick box that turns both on or off. That is one of the most retarded design decisions I think I've ever seen.
Yes, if it was two tick boxes, one so guests could see each other and one to see the main network it would be ok but as it is i am looking for a new router
I don't know if that's possible?
I can set it so guests can only see the internet but not the other pc's/xbox or they can see everything.
Do you know of a good router with VLAN support and Wifi ac, hopefully easy to setup?
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I'd configure the Netgear as an access point and put something that supports VLANs in front of it. I haven't tried it, but the Ubituiti EdgeRouter Lite is a possible option that doesn't cost too much.
If i got a Asus EA-AC87 Wireless Media Bridge/Access Point and connected my pc's using Ethernet to it would i be able to connect the Asus EA-AC87 to the guest wifi network on my 7500 router? if so would that mean i would be able to see the devices that are connect to the to Asus EA-AC87 on my pc's and devices connected to the 7500 would not see them?
I have also been looking at a D-Link DAP-2695 Wireless AC1750 Simultaneous Dual-Band PoE Access Point. Looks like it can do the job but might be difficult to setup.
I have also been looking at a D-Link DAP-2695 Wireless AC1750 Simultaneous Dual-Band PoE Access Point. Looks like it can do the job but might be difficult to setup.
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I've got one of those dlink access points and it certainly is able to do what you are looking for. Have to say that it's one of the best bits of kit I've bought as it's got great range, reliable service and the build quality is superb. Setup via the web interface is relatively easy, using the console cable and cli requires more thought but isn't impossible. It's overkill for my uses as is the cisco 1921 router I use with it, but I was sick of having to reboot, dropped connections and poor wifi signal. Not had a hitch in nearly a year since getting it.
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A Draytek 2860 will do what you need.
Just bare in mind if you're using separate wireless access points then you will either need to use access points that support vlans or dedicate an access to one of the two wireless networks.
Just bare in mind if you're using separate wireless access points then you will either need to use access points that support vlans or dedicate an access to one of the two wireless networks.
I looked at Draytek routers but could not find one with WiFi ac. Think i just need to find a router with WiFi ac and VLAN as i don't want to have lots of boxes that all need setting up and lots of wires. If adding something like the ASUS media bridge would work then that would be OK as i could use Ethernet for my PC's and Xbox and connect the ASUS media bridge to the guest WiFi on the 7500 router but i don't know if it will work?