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RS500 Vlan causes no internet
Alright, I have been messing around with my two routers (RS500 & RAX80) My main router (RS500) has Vlan Tag groups which I set up for my IoT devices. VLAN ID 20, VLAN priority 2, over WiFi 2.4...
Page 94 of the RS500 User Manual describes the use of VLAN which some ISPs require to provide internet.
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS500/RS500_UM_EN.pdf
This is NOT a method to create virtual networks to segregate internal traffic, i.e. what we commonly think of as VLANs. Netgear's residential routers do not provide that capability.
By defining a VLAN on the WAN port, you have essentially cut off internet access
Yes. There is, although I'm not sure why the distiction between the use of VLAN there and the other mentions, are not covered in the user manual. I have that up and running by the way. The bigger issue for me is I am trying to learn how to create VLANS for my learning experience and that specific setup is not really teaching me.
OK. Glad thats working.
Yes, for LAN side configurations, you'll need a smart or managed switch for that. Most home class routers don't have that feature since the average home user doesn't use that kind of configuration.
Good Luck.