I'm a bit uncertain about at this so forgive me if I get the terms wrong. I've been watching youtube, and I'm afraid it has expanded my vocabulary without leaving me with much understanding.
I've read that for better security I should have a separate network for My IOT devices. (security cameras, lights, outlets, etc.) I haven't found anything on how I should do that. I currently have a modem with a firewall and router from comcast with one network mask. Then an Asus RT-ax58U connected through it's WAN port. It has the main network where everything is connected. The main network on a different network mask. I've also got an RT-AC56UThat has been connecting the switch in my home office to through wifi to the main network. There Was cat5e to the Office switch from the RT-ax58U but it doesn't seem to be working any more. I have been too lazy to replace it. Can I move all the smart devices to the wifi on the cable company switch. and call it good, or is there a much better way to separate the devices, from my laptops, and work computers?
I am not adverse to buying new equipment if that is the best way to go.
It's just 2 of us so not a huge load. Aside from a growing collection of smart devices, I will have a HTPC, a Denon AV Receiver, 3-4 Laptops, 2 desktops, 2 smart TVs, 3 Roku players, 2 Blu Ray players, 2 phones, 2 tablets, and probably a few other things I'm forgetting .
I've read that for better security I should have a separate network for My IOT devices. (security cameras, lights, outlets, etc.) I haven't found anything on how I should do that. I currently have a modem with a firewall and router from comcast with one network mask. Then an Asus RT-ax58U connected through it's WAN port. It has the main network where everything is connected. The main network on a different network mask. I've also got an RT-AC56UThat has been connecting the switch in my home office to through wifi to the main network. There Was cat5e to the Office switch from the RT-ax58U but it doesn't seem to be working any more. I have been too lazy to replace it. Can I move all the smart devices to the wifi on the cable company switch. and call it good, or is there a much better way to separate the devices, from my laptops, and work computers?
I am not adverse to buying new equipment if that is the best way to go.
It's just 2 of us so not a huge load. Aside from a growing collection of smart devices, I will have a HTPC, a Denon AV Receiver, 3-4 Laptops, 2 desktops, 2 smart TVs, 3 Roku players, 2 Blu Ray players, 2 phones, 2 tablets, and probably a few other things I'm forgetting .