LLigetfa
join:2006-05-15
Fort Frances, ON
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Re: Setting up a custom home network...
said by stevech0  :I don't know of a $50 w-router that will allow your guests to access only the internet. Perhaps not stock, but with dd-wrt installed and virtual SSID setup, it is possible.
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MisterMarcus
join:2001-11-10
San Diego, CA
 ·RoadRunner Cable
| said by LLigetfa :said by stevech0 :I don't know of a $50 w-router that will allow your guests to access only the internet. Perhaps not stock, but with dd-wrt installed and virtual SSID setup, it is possible. That's kind of what I'm talking about. Any more details on that type of setup? I'd hoped it would be as easy as a virtual SSID type thing where I can customize the connection based on SSID alone. I'd love to be able to do that.
I suppose worst case I can go the separate router route with an Ethernet bridge and then lock down the "guest" router. I'd just hoped not to have to do that. |
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LLigetfa
join:2006-05-15
Fort Frances, ON
| I haven't done it yet but have read several threads on the dd-wrt forum on the topic.
Using a separate AP for guest access would require a separate security zone be defined in the upstream router or at least double-NAT which could cause issues for your guests. The ZyXEL router SteveO mentioned has separate security zones but doesn't fall in the sub $100 price range.
If you life in a traditional house where your neighbors are a distance away and hosting APs with less than ideal wireless security, another consideration is to place the AP low in the basement with the antenna horizontal so that the signal is shielded by the earth.
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