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Howto separate Guest and IOT network in access point mode

Howto separate Guest and IOT network in access point mode
Howto separate Guest and IOT network in access point mode
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Model: Archer GE550  
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I have a TP-Link GE550 as router and a Mercusys MR47BE (company owned by TP-Link) as Access Point. If I setup Guest Network on MR47BE - or actually any TP-Link router in AP-mode. Is the Guest Network isolated from LAN, then? How is this done? Does the AP create a VLAN for the devices connected to Guest-wifi or what?

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Re:Howto separate Guest and IOT network in access point mode
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  @Uffez 

 

Go through this feature request for more details regarding your inquiry.

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Re:Howto separate Guest and IOT network in access point mode
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  @terziyski The feature request was dated 3 years ago. Shall I interpret the answer as if I create a Guest Network in Router and AP, the users connecting through the AP will not be isolated from LAN? Which is the result if a user connects to the Router? 
That implies that the only way to achieve this isolation would be if one configures EasyMesh?
Or - did I completely misunderstand? I would assume that the AP distinguishes the Main, Guest and IOT networks by setting a VLAN for each network? That would enable the router to isolate using Firewall rules.

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Re:Howto separate Guest and IOT network in access point mode
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  @Uffez 

 

These are home routers and they don't support VLANs nor any firewall rules.

If you set a guest network on your " MR47BE - or actually any TP-Link router in AP-mode " all connected devices would be in the LAN of your GE550.

Also Easymesh doesn't support extending the IoT and Guest networks to its satellites yet.

When a device is in AP mode its Guest or IoT network is just a different wireless SSIDs in the same LAN.

You can isolate the Guest users only if the device is in router mode.

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Re:Howto separate Guest and IOT network in access point mode
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OK, I get it. Big mistake by me to buy these gear... Will return them and look for better alternative stuff.
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Re:Howto separate Guest and IOT network in access point mode
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  @Uffez 

 

Eventually, features like extending Easymesh Guest network on its satellites, will be implemented through a FW update, but there's no ETA for this.

If you want more granular control of advanced features like firewall rules, VLANs etc. you may look at the business series routers/APs - here.

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