Function for isolating devices on the home router.
Function for isolating devices on the home router.
It seems to connect via Wi-Fi or a wired connection. Usually, home routers don’t handle traffic inside the same local network, so isolating a device would require creating a new subnet and configuring rules. For typical home use, isolation isn’t usually necessary since unauthorized access is rare.
The best approach is using VLANs or separate physical groups with firewalls between them. The simplest method is VLANs. All traffic between VLANs passes through the firewall, but you’d require a router with this feature and switches that support VLANs if needed. It’s quite straightforward, though it’s definitely more advanced than basic networking. YouTube can help you understand it, and once you grasp the concepts, you can buy hardware and try it out. Expect to spend around $250–$500 and invest some time learning.