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sutedy
Jan 30, 2017Guide
Netgear Advanced settings
I want to turn on AP Isolation for better security, how to set it? Is there anyway to change router username 'admin' to something else
- Feb 02, 2017
sutedy wrote:
Do i have to turn on guest network? I afraid it will slow down and load router unnecessary since no one will use guest network.
If you want isolation with the stock firmware, then you need to use the guest network instead of the normal network.
There wouldn't be any noticeable slowdown, just a bit of extra broadcast traffic. If you want everything isolated, then you can hide the SSID on the main network (I don't think you can turn the main network off but keep guest running).
sutedy
Feb 02, 2017Guide
Do i have to turn on guest network? I afraid it will slow down and load router unnecessary since no one will use guest network.
How to enable AP isolation in other way
https://www.rickygao.com.au/blog/shibby-tomato-configuration-details/
| AP Isolation | This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Gateway but not with each other in the network. |
StephenB
Feb 02, 2017Guru - Experienced User
sutedy wrote:
Do i have to turn on guest network? I afraid it will slow down and load router unnecessary since no one will use guest network.
If you want isolation with the stock firmware, then you need to use the guest network instead of the normal network.
There wouldn't be any noticeable slowdown, just a bit of extra broadcast traffic. If you want everything isolated, then you can hide the SSID on the main network (I don't think you can turn the main network off but keep guest running).