Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 1:14 Post subject: Searching for a router to fit my needs
I currently own a AC1750 WiFi Router (R6350).
My goal is to implement 3-4 VLAN networks to complete separate my networks
VLAN1 for IOT Devices (2.4G + Ethernet)
VLAN2 for 5G for smartphones
VLAN3 for ethernet only (Windows computers)
VLAN4 for future consideration
I don't believe I can install third party software on my R6350 router.
I could get a managed switch. I was leaning towards a faster router with VLAN capability. I can get a Linksys WRT3200ACM for $199CAD. I do see recommended options in another post:
Netgear R9000 (rebrand is XR700)
Netgear R7800 (rebrand is XR500 and XR450)
Netgear R7500v2 (or Linksys EA8500)
Most recommended: R7800 or R9000.
Should I be looking for an AX router? I currently use a Pi-Zero running pihole. My plan is to open a port so all VLANS have access to it. I'd also like to share a printer.
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:23 Post subject: Re: Searching for a router to fit my needs
Ken8 wrote:
I currently own a AC1750 WiFi Router (R6350).
My goal is to implement 3-4 VLAN networks to complete separate my networks
VLAN1 for IOT Devices (2.4G + Ethernet)
VLAN2 for 5G for smartphones
VLAN3 for ethernet only (Windows computers)
VLAN4 for future consideration
I don't believe I can install third party software on my R6350 router.
I could get a managed switch. I was leaning towards a faster router with VLAN capability. I can get a Linksys WRT3200ACM for $199CAD. I do see recommended options in another post:
Netgear R9000 (rebrand is XR700)
Netgear R7800 (rebrand is XR500 and XR450)
Netgear R7500v2 (or Linksys EA8500)
Most recommended: R7800 or R9000.
Should I be looking for an AX router? I currently use a Pi-Zero running pihole. My plan is to open a port so all VLANS have access to it. I'd also like to share a printer.
I'd appreciate opinions and thank you in advance.
You should not use VLANs 0-2. This could potentially mess up everything. I would recommend starting your vlans at VID 10+.
See this thread:
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=329578 _________________ Linksys EA8500 (Internet Gateway, AP/VAP) - DD-WRT r53562
Features in use: WDS-AP, Multiple VLANs, Samba, WireGuard, Entware: mqtt, mlocate
Wireless 5ghz only
Netgear R7800 (WDS-AP, WAP, VAP) - DD-WRT r55779
Features in use: multiple VLANs over single trunk port
Linksys EA8500 WDS Station x2 - DD-WRT r55799
Netgear R6400v2 WAP, VAP 2.4ghz only w/VLANs over single trunk port. DD-WRT r55779
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My ISP is FibreOp by Bell. I'm not sure if I should/can replace the router than came with my ISP service. In the end I want seperate VLANS and WIFI provided by my DDWRT router only.
If anyone knows a good how-to guide, I'd appreciate it. That's my next step.
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 21:23 Post subject:
The link he posted, while you have to read through the entire thing to get the entire concept, is fairly good; You can also search @egc's posts, as he has a document that has been posted in a plethora of places (you will want the most recent version, FYI) on this very topic. I think I need to collaborate with folks to get proper wiki articles made / edited / updated on this whole thing, because in it's current state, this topic can digress into a circular pool of old, new, and confusing information (but that is one of the nuances of DD-WRT, though ). _________________ "Life is but a fleeting moment, a vapor that vanishes quickly; All is vanity"
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My ISP is with Bell Aliant and I have Fibreop.
They provided me with an Actiontec R3000 router and it connects via "RFC 1483 via DHCP".
Should I create a bridge to my R6350 (DDWRT) router which I intend to set up VLANs on its ports? Will this work if my public IP Address changes? If I bridge and clone the mac address of the ISP router, will this overcome the issue?
I know I've asked questions that are answered elsewhere no doubt. I have a little difficulty finding the answers.
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