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What do I need to separate devices to its own no-internet network and still be able to communicate with within the house and outside? (Diagram provided)

Hello, I'm planning on creating a home server and getting some cameras.

I would like to have the server, cameras and all IOT devices be disconnected from the internet but still be able to access them within the house from different devices and maybe have limited access to them when outside.

Do I need a specific hardware for this? And what router would support this? I'm still in the planning phase but I'm looking for budget friendly solutions.

Thank you

starlord ,

My router's admin console, OOTB, gives me the option to either deny individual devices (based on MAC, etc.) access to the external internet, or create a second (or third, etc.) WiFi network that, itself, is not connected to the outside.

Perhaps you have similar settings?

Mir OP ,

Mine doesn't, what router are you using?

starlord ,

Asus RT-AC65

TCB13 ,
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What's your router? Can you install OpenWrt on it? OpenWrt provides a GUI for the firewall where you can set that a specific device won't be able to access the internet with a few clicks.

Mir OP ,

My router doesn't support OpenWrt, I'm planning on buying a new budget friendly one to support it

Thank you for the

tills13 ,

If you want an OoTB solution you can get a Cloud Gateway from Ubiquiti (the ultra is like $200 I think) and use its vlan feature though you may need another switch.

Otherwise, if you've got unlimited time to tinker, proxmox or pfsense are ok options.

I personally run the UDM SE and I highly recommend this approach if you don't want to roll it yourself.

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