Isolated network for security cameras.
Isolated network for security cameras.
Hi. On my main network I have a server that hosts a multiple services. Home Assistant, Nextcloud, Jellyfin etc. I have a set of google mesh extra and want to use those to connect the cameras to them because of the range it will give me. It's not possible to use ethernet to the cameras. From my main network I want access to the base that the cameras are connected to, and I want the cameras to access my server with home assistand and also to backup to the nas. I don't want the cameras and base to be able to be exposed to the internet. Is something like that possible?
Relies on your network hardware. These are known as virtual LANs (VLANs) and depend on your specific setup. Large routers often include guest networks where you can set up devices for separation, though internet access is typically limited to wireless connections. Wired connections connect directly to the main LAN. Tools from UniFi can help manage this. That’s what I have, which is why I understand it well. However, there are likely many alternatives.
I own a new TP-Link router, but it seems it's not working. I have a spare Raspberry Pi that I can set up with an USB 3 Ethernet adapter and run OpenWrt. It handles the TP-Link Wi-Fi network. For the camera VLAN, can I create an exception to allow SMB and Home Assistant ports so both can connect? Should I configure a firewall rule to block cameras and the hub from going online? Is this getting too complicated?