Guest vlan in AP mode

[JJay03]

I am currently running in router mode with a guest ssid running on a separate network from my main network and SSID. If I get another router/firewall can I connect the asus to it and have my guest network and my main network going over this connection to the new firewall. I am guessing that the asus probably wont be able to trunk on this connection. Just wanted to ask so I can plan out my design before I order the new firewall.

 

[ColinTaylor]

The short answer is "no, Asus routers don't support VLANs".

There's a longer answer but it only applies if you're using all-Asus devices, or are willing to write custom scripts. There is also an edge-case scenario.

 

[tdhite]

Vlans and trunking works well. Use robocfg to setup any scenario you want. I use multiple vlans for all sorts of reasons, including isolated guest networks. As long as your other devices also support your desired network setup, you can make it work.

Here's a short example (I have a much more elaborate setup on my ASUS . . . using also Netgear ProSafe switches and other routers in the mix in my setup. Asus works without problems):

nvram set vlan1ports="1 2 3* 4 5*"
nvram set vlan400ports="3* 4* 5*"
robocfg vlan 1 ports "1 2 3t 4t 5t"
robocfg vlan 400 ports "3t 4 5t"

Obviously you'll want to configure iptables/ip6tables and ebtables appropriately depending on what you're doing.

 

[Tech9]

Use robocfg to setup any scenario you want.

This is model specific. Not working for newer HND platform routers.

 

[tdhite]

Guess there's good life left in the old dawgs. Good to know, thanks.

 

[JJay03]

This is model specific. Not working for newer HND platform routers.

I guess it wont work then with my rt ac-3100?