Thoughts on my home network?

[FreeLunch]

I currently have ethernet run to many points in my home. I have two networks built off of different routers. The first network is for IoT devices (Nest, chinese cameras!?!, sprinkler controls, guest wifi, etc). I then have a router installed creating a second network which I use for secure stuff (desktop computer that is left on all the times, where I store files, etc). My thoughts is that this allows me to segregate and protect my data while still enjoying IoT devices.

I currently have two sets of wireless routers for each network. My plan is to install Google Wifi (via ethernet) for the secure setup. I will then potentially add Google wifi for the unsecure as well (or maybe just leave it alone).

I was reading Tims articles and I know he said to use ethernet backhaul and Wifi APs (This is essentially what I've done). However, what's annoying is that there are still areas that randomly have issues and I figure the Google Wifi is a little more idiot proof.

Any critiques of the current or future setup?

 

[Mokers]

Can you describe what issues you are having? How many total APs do you have for each network? For simplicity and performance, I would typically recommend segregating the networks using VLANs. what model routers do you have. Do you have one or multiple ISPs?

 

[abailey]

I am also confused as to what thoughts you are looking for? Is your setup what I would do? No I would use a single router with VLANs. Will your setup work? From what you have described I think your setup will work, especially if you don't need to port forward anything or need a VPN endpoint at your inside router. As far as wifi, yea if you have areas that don't get good signal then a WAP wired back your router is a good solution.

 

[FreeLunch]

It's been a little crazy with work and things so I haven't had much free time. The issues that I was having was that I would have inconsistent wifi performance throughout the house. Devices would stick to an access point even if you were standing next to a closer access point. I have a mix of Linksys / Netgear AC routers.

I ended up using Google wifi and it works really well for consistent wifi throughout the house. I do use double netting for some purposes and that works fine as well.