Inquiries regarding protecting my smart home system
Inquiries regarding protecting my smart home system
I'm reviewing this guide to better protect my home network. I want to ensure my smart devices aren't becoming entry points for potential threats. I'm connecting various gadgets to different networks and assigning them specific VLANs. For instance, I'm unsure if my Amazon Fire Tablet should stay on the main network or the IoT group, just like with the Xbox, which seems safer when kept separate. The video doesn't explain separate networks for certain devices, so I'm trying to figure out the best setup. My current layout includes a main computer, Amazon Fire Cube, Samsung TV, Philips Hue hub, SteamLink, and a mobile/laptop connection. On the IoT side, I have an Echo Show, Fitbit, and two Echo Dot 2.4GHz units. Devices like the Sonoff switches, Broadlink Minis, Wyze cameras, kettle, sprinkler, LED strip, and doorbell are all on their own networks. Would you suggest adjusting these placements?
Different SSIDs don’t create real separation. They don’t isolate devices unless you’ve set up distinct networks for each. LAN and the main wireless network might overlap depending on configuration. If you can reach your desktop from your phone and vice versa, they’re likely part of the same overall network. Xbox isn’t a vulnerable low-end device—compromise isn’t likely.
The Lan and Main wireless devices share the same network, while IoT gadgets will operate on separate VLANs with firewall configurations as described in the guide. The tutorial also highlights setting up a NoT network, though none of my devices qualify for that setup so far. I didn’t consider the Xbox as a major risk at first, but I realized it might become outdated soon and could be targeted after the next generation releases. That’s something I thought about. The Tablet remains uncertain—I’m not using it much right now, just for weather updates and recipes, and I’m unsure if I’ll mount it to a treadmill later.
The Fire HD tablet seems to lose connection when I hide the Wi-Fi network, even though I'm using a different SSID.