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CKopp
Jul 09, 2026Luminary
Network switch selection for VLAN design
I currently have an unmanaged network consisting of a 24 port switch, 3 - 8 port switches, a Netgear RS series router and a cable company supplied modem. Several IOT devices reside on this network, ...
CKopp
Jul 13, 2026Luminary
However, based on your comments I just realized that there is a new IOT network option. I think you have hit on something here. I can use a wireless bridge for the IOT devices connected to Router A, and connect that to the IOT network. Then I just need to determine an option for the IOT devices currently connected to Switch B.
A question about devices on the IOT network. Can they communicate with each other or are they only allowed to access internet traffic (like the guest network)?
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