Can a device on the guest network talk to devices on other networks?

Can a device on the guest network talk to devices on other networks?

Can a device on the guest network talk to devices on other networks?
Can a device on the guest network talk to devices on other networks?
2025-05-28 19:49:05
Model: Deco X20  
Hardware Version: V3
Firmware Version: 1.2.4

Hi, I have quite a weird setup. First I have my main network where I have most of my devices. Then I have an IoT network where I have some smart outlets and other stuff. I have a Tapo C100 security camera which I send an rtsp stream from to my old laptop for monitoring. I previously had those on my main network, but I wanted to move them to the IoT network. But for some reason, when I add the camera to that network, the rtsp stream stops to work entierly, even when the laptop is on the same network. The laptop stops being able to see the camera at all. I then moved both to the guest network instead and then the rtsp stream worked again. 

The monitoring software I use for the camera on the laptop automatically records any activity and saves it as a local mp4 file, which is then sent automaticallty to my main PC where I have a DAS connected, so the file is moved to the DAS from the laptop --> to the PC and then to the DAS over the network. That whole thing stopped working (obviously) when the laptop was no longer on the same network as the main PC. 

So, my question is. Is there any way to get my laptop on the guest network to talk with my PC on the main network to get that whole automatic backup to work? Or is it the only way to have both on the same network?

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Re:Can a device on the guest network talk to devices on other networks?
2025-05-29 06:38:30

  @StarkillerSpect 

Hi, thank you very much for the feedback.

Did the RTSP stream work properly when the laptop is on the Main WiFi while Tapo C100 is on the Guest network or IoT Network?

The Guest network is isolated from the Main Network by default, but the IoT network is not separated from the Main WiFi network.

 

By the way, which monitoring software have you installed on the old laptop?

Would there be any error message when the laptop RTSP stream can't detect Tapo C100? Can I have a screenshot?

Wait for your reply.

Best regards.

 

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Re:Can a device on the guest network talk to devices on other networks?
2025-05-29 15:23:44

  @David-TP Holy #### it works now!
Previously, the rtsp stream wouldn't work at all on the IoT network, but now when I put the camera on it again (and my laptop) the stream worked and I can see the laptop on my main PC! So the issue is solvedsurprise

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Re:Can a device on the guest network talk to devices on other networks?
2025-05-29 15:45:44

  @David-TP No sorry, it stopped working again :(
It worked for a few minutes but now the laptop can't see the camera again. I can still see the camera feed in the Tapo app on my phone.
They are both still on the IoT network.

I use Agent DVR for monitoring on the laptop. Attaching the error message. 

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Re:Can a device on the guest network talk to devices on other networks?
2025-05-29 15:56:43
Nevermind, it started working again for some reason.
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Re:Can a device on the guest network talk to devices on other networks?
2025-05-30 02:08:32

  @StarkillerSpect 

Thanks for the update, and I hope it can keep performing reliably in the futurecool.

Best regards.

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