keeska
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join:2007-04-06
Sedona, AZ
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Re: Wireless Router with multiple VLAN support
A few middle priced routers aimed at the SoHo market support VLANs. Another feature to look for is multiple SSIDs with various ways to restrict users on one SSID from accessing any other SSID (isolation). You then setup different passphrases for each SSID so only those allowed to use a given SSID have the passphrase for that SSID. VLANs can be added to multiple SSIDs for the ability to further isolate traffic.
An alternative feature on more expensive routers is the ability to assign a VLAN to a wireless user based on EAP login credentials so no need for multiple SSIDs. Of course the two (multiple SSIDs and VLAN assignment on user credentials) may be combined.
Separate DHCP pools may be setup for each VLAN and filters between IP subnets can also be implemented.
There are many possibilities. Unfortunately home routers usually do not support these features. Routers supporting these advanced features are more expensive. |
