Setting up multiple gateway IPs

[Sallyfields]

Hi there,

As we now have a significant number of IOT devices around the home I'd really like to set them up on a separate VLAN in order to keep my data secure from any possible vulnerability exploits in these devices.

Trouble is I cant see anyway to create subinterfaces in order for each VLAN to have a gateway IP on it's own subnet.

I'm suspecting this is impossible, in which case can I configure the EE smarthub to effectively just be a modem and add in my own third party switch?

It feels ridiculous that with the high prevalence of smart devices ISPs aren't helping end users to be more secure...

Thanks

[Mustrum]

Hi @Sallyfields  no you cant set the Smart Hub to modem mode, and nor can you create multiple VLANS.

You could always use your own more capable router.

[Sallyfields]

Oh well 😞

I'm guessing something like this would fit the bill...

Linksys MR9600 Dual Band Mesh WiFi 6 Router

Would I just replace the smarthub outright or still use that as the final node connecting to the internet?

[XRaySpeX]

No, that can't replace the EE SH. It has no modem. You would need to find a VDSL modem router for that. You could use that as a wireless access point (WAP) with the EE SH still in place. 

[Sallyfields]

Thanks @XRaySpeX 

If I were to keep the EE SH and attach the linksys router as a WAP that would probably server my purposes...I'll just run my vlans to the linksys router and then point that to SH.

 Or am I getting my proverbial wire(less)s crossed?!?

[Mustrum]

@Sallyfields  I can't see how that will work, that router in access mode will have its ip range provided by the SH.

If I understand you, then you will need a more capable router, have a look at the Draytek range. https://www.draytek.co.uk/products/comparison/router-comparison 

[XRaySpeX]

Sorry, I shouldn't have suggested as a WAP. That LynkSys needs to used in Router mode.