topic Re: AP Settings for Secure Networks in RUCKUS Support for Lennar Homes

AP Settings for Secure Networks

Gordo_GT — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:37:00 GMT

Hi everyone,

is there a way to achieve the 3 goals below? I’m looking for literature or tutorials.

1) have a dedicated network for smart home devices (i.e. thermostat, printer, smart lock, garage door, etc.); to broadcast only on the 2.4 band. The goal is if one of these devices were to be hacked, they will be segregated from the main network
2) have a dedicated network for my main devices (laptop, iPhone, etc.)
3) have a dedicated guest network that will allow guests to use internet in the house but not be able to interact with networks 1 and 2 above

Current setup: Fiber ISP > Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X modem > ICX-7150 Switch > pair of R510 APs

My settings are currently stock, meaning that they haven’t changed since the initial setup by the Amazon rep/contractor.

Re: AP Settings for Secure Networks

Vásquez_Fer — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:00:52 GMT

Hi @Gordo_GT

Hope you are doing well !

I have some links and videos that can definitely help you on this!

1 and 2 -For dedicated network '2.4G' or '5G' here is a short guide.

Creating a New Wireless WLAN (SSID)

https://community.ruckuswireless.com/t5/RUCKUS-Support-for-Lennar-Homes/Creating-a-New-Wireless-WLAN-SSID/td-p/47049

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYONV1q1Zws&t=149s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_oAReVK1qo&t=22s

3-For guest Access I will leave a short guide

https://docs.commscope.com/bundle/unleashed-200.9-onlinehelp/page/GUID-324C4A62-20E4-4FB4-8991-FD99CBEFC927.html

Unique Password ( guest WLAN )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr1OxK9AG0s

guest pass generation ( Guest WLAN )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuPfDhreW90

Best Regards

Fernando Vasquez

Re: AP Settings for Secure Networks

Gordo_GT — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:09:50 GMT

Thank you for the reply and the resources. I will study and review them in greater detail. As for the security aspect, is there anything else that I should look into or is it as simple as setting up the the 3 different networks? My main concern is one of the smart devices being compromised (weakest link).

Re: AP Settings for Secure Networks

Vásquez_Fer — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:15:20 GMT

Hi @Gordo_GT

Basically I listed a way to separate 2.4g and 5g and 2 ways to create a wlan guest, the rest of the work is up to you.

When it comes to network security, it's a pretty broad subject.

What I always recommend is not to compromise the network with (strange) sites or viruses that may affect your devices.

Best Regards

Fernando Vasquez

Re: AP Settings for Secure Networks

Gordo_GT — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:21:59 GMT

Makes sense. Thanks again for the information. I will do some research down the line.