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adding a third access point (AP) into a TP-Link Archer router
adding a third access point (AP) into a TP-Link Archer router
Thursday - last edited Saturday

I currently use a TP-Link Archer router as my main router at home, and I’ve connected two additional sub-routers (in AP mode) via Ethernet to cover both upstairs and downstairs. The whole family’s internet access is very stable. Recently, I purchased a lot of smart home devices (cameras, smart bulbs, smart plugs, etc.). I don’t trust the security of these cheap devices and worry they could become a gateway for hackers to access my personal computer and NAS storage. Therefore, I want to add a third access point (AP) specifically for these IoT devices and occasional overnight guests. This new AP must be able to connect to the internet normally, but it must be completely prohibited from accessing any local devices on my existing network. I’ve seen people online say I need to buy a VLAN-capable switch, others say simply enabling “guest network” is enough, and some say I should plug the second router into the WAN port of the first router. What should I do to allow these external devices to get online while keeping my personal information safe?

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Re:adding a third access point (AP) into a TP-Link Archer router
Thursday - last edited Friday

  @AmyinChina 

 

You should post your question on the following Tp-Link forum for the Archer series of home routers:

 

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/32

 

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Re:adding a third access point (AP) into a TP-Link Archer router
Saturday - last edited Saturday
OK.thank you
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Re:adding a third access point (AP) into a TP-Link Archer router
Saturday - last edited Saturday

Someone told me to use https://www.baudcom.com.cn/8-port-managable-gigabit-ethernet-switch.html
,is this helpful to the problem?

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Re:adding a third access point (AP) into a TP-Link Archer router
18 hours ago

  @AmyinChina 

 

There's no easy way to do what you want with home grade TP-Link routers - they don't support VLANs hence you can't separate the IoT devices traffic in a different VLAN.

Apart from that, you can use the guest network only on you main router. The other two that are in AP mode can\t separate the traffic between the main and guest network.

The best approach to do what you want if you choose a TP-Link, is to use the business grade devices like Omada solution - wired router and wireless APs.

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