Hello experts,
last few days I spent on Internet trying to find out what would be the best setup and equipment for my needs. I went through many discussions, reviews, studied manuals, ... and at the end I'm absolutely unsure especially about the router.
I have attached a diagram reflecting the broader view. The main points are:
- both home and office devices must have access to shared printers and servers
- home and office devices must be isolated but remain in the same segment (broadcast traffic in not an issue and there are handy services not functioning across LAN segments I want to preserve)
- secure access from WAN is needed (both client-to-gateway and later gateway-to-gateway)
- separate WiFi for authorized users (?MAC based AP access) and guests
- firewall is a must, at least +/-50 access rules (some office devices have limited Internet access)
- security and reliability is important
- reasonable budget
- 4 active users at a time can be expected
- not more than 3-5 concurrent VPN connections
Regarding switches I was thinking of SG200-8 but finally chose SG300-10 which allows dynamic VLANs based on MAC so office and home equipment can be kept in proper VLAN wherever it is plugged in. (I also found a few complaints that SG200-8 resets from time to time and loads default configuration with all ports "open" - this is not acceptable). I already ordered one SG300-10 for the office room.
Regarding AP I plan to use separate device(s) as WiFi can be switched off most of the time and it is easy to switch a standalone AP on just when needed (comparing to logging in to a WiFi Router and changing configuration). I own a TP-Link TL-WA801ND which could be reused.
My first idea was to buy Cisco equipment because of the brand (I thought Cisco = reliability) but read some critique about their SOHO products (including RV130 router which allows a usb modem as a backup Internet connection). I also found notes here in snbforums that VPN routers are not stable... So regarding router I am confused.
I would very much appreciate any help regarding router selection as well as comments about general setup.
Thank you for your time.
Pavel
last few days I spent on Internet trying to find out what would be the best setup and equipment for my needs. I went through many discussions, reviews, studied manuals, ... and at the end I'm absolutely unsure especially about the router.
I have attached a diagram reflecting the broader view. The main points are:
- both home and office devices must have access to shared printers and servers
- home and office devices must be isolated but remain in the same segment (broadcast traffic in not an issue and there are handy services not functioning across LAN segments I want to preserve)
- secure access from WAN is needed (both client-to-gateway and later gateway-to-gateway)
- separate WiFi for authorized users (?MAC based AP access) and guests
- firewall is a must, at least +/-50 access rules (some office devices have limited Internet access)
- security and reliability is important
- reasonable budget
- 4 active users at a time can be expected
- not more than 3-5 concurrent VPN connections
Regarding switches I was thinking of SG200-8 but finally chose SG300-10 which allows dynamic VLANs based on MAC so office and home equipment can be kept in proper VLAN wherever it is plugged in. (I also found a few complaints that SG200-8 resets from time to time and loads default configuration with all ports "open" - this is not acceptable). I already ordered one SG300-10 for the office room.
Regarding AP I plan to use separate device(s) as WiFi can be switched off most of the time and it is easy to switch a standalone AP on just when needed (comparing to logging in to a WiFi Router and changing configuration). I own a TP-Link TL-WA801ND which could be reused.
My first idea was to buy Cisco equipment because of the brand (I thought Cisco = reliability) but read some critique about their SOHO products (including RV130 router which allows a usb modem as a backup Internet connection). I also found notes here in snbforums that VPN routers are not stable... So regarding router I am confused.
I would very much appreciate any help regarding router selection as well as comments about general setup.
Thank you for your time.
Pavel