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VLAN for GT-AC5300

Silicon_Rage
Level 8

‎01-23-2020 07:26 PM - last edited on ‎03-05-2024 07:50 PM by Community Admin

Security experts all over the industry and internet suggest separating your iot devices from your main network! Even the FBI has posted warnings and suggestions for the same thing! The main reason for sperating iot from your main network is in case of a security breach, the rest of your network is protected. I have looked long and hard on most major ac Asus routers and Non have VLAN support, except the business models. This is the one feature that could be very useful if implamented. I hope that Asus will implement this feature on their routers as I have a GT-ac5300 and a RT-ac68u in AI mesh setup with plenty of iot devices.
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xdwarfx
Level 7

‎03-27-2020 02:11 AM

i second this request and also referring to a recent change in one of the large Dutch ISP's (KPN) opening up their network for other modem's / routers instead of just their own brand.

I really want to connect this router directly to the fiber optic NTU modem provided by the ISP but they say the router requires a VLAN option and i have looked long and hard but cant find it.

Hopefully someone from Asus reads this and understands the commercial possibilities this creates and can do something about it in their firmware updates?

By the way, Loving this router its blazing fast!
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tpickard869
Level 7
In response to xdwarfx

‎07-28-2020 10:49 AM

Yes. I would also like to have the option to setup VLANs in the GUI. The capability exists already in the router but would require the use of CLI, and I am not comfortable with that. I'll do it, but after spending $350 on this router I shouldn't have to. Especially since with the capability there it seems your programmers should be able to add it to the GUI in a way that is more understandable without too much trouble. It is recommended for security. Also keep in mind that some people have home based small businesses or are teleworking, as well as gaming. Those not working for themselves might find their employers appreciating their taking security seriously. Those who are working for themselves might appreciate having less chance of their business being disrupted.

As far as the recommended goes:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/fbi-recommends-that-you-keep-your-iot-devices-on-a-separate-network/
https://www.routersecurity.org/vlan.php
https://stevessmarthomeguide.com/vlans-home-networks/
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3093385/how-to-secure-your-router-and-home-network.html
https://netosec.com/home-network-vlans/
https://blogs.vmware.com/opensource/2018/04/26/home-network-security/
https://jacobdeane.com/technology/2019/home-networks-for-iot/
http://www.thesmarthomehookup.com/unifi-setup-from-scratch-setting-up-vlans-and-firewall-rules/

Not specifically about home networks, but still applies when you think of IOT and the computer you use for banking!
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/tips/ST18-001
https://www.netwrix.com/network_security_best_practices.html
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