Wireless Network for you HUB traffic, 2.4ghz. Do you use a separate VLAN

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Hello,
like many people in the world even our home networks are getting populated with so many devices.
I am planning on creating a vlan for any devices I am using that will be connecting to my Apple Home Pod. So Door locks, Sensors, lights, power adapters, etc ect.
Are there users out there that are keeping web traffic and home automation traffic separate? if so, any issues with communication to devices?
I know not everyone will have compatible routers etc. just wondering
thanks

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@togapg You seem to be looking to set up a separate VLAN for home automation devices connected to your Apple HomePod to separate web and automation traffic, and are concerned about potential communication issues. Since the reference information doesn’t cover details about VLAN configuration or network separation for such setups, you can contact customer support for assistance.

Contact the Aqara Home App Customer Service Team (Profile> Help & Feedback > Customer Service) or scan the QR code:

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This will be more efficient. If you do not have an Aqara Home account, “Please click here” to create a ticket. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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Yes, my whole home automation setup is on a separate VLAN. All my hubs and IoT devices live there, and overall it works really well.

The only caveat I’ve run into is local setup, especially with the Aqara app. For initial pairing and local control, your phone needs to be on the same network/VLAN as the hub. Once everything is added, it works fine.

Same thing with Matter devices: just make sure you’re on the same VLAN when adding new devices to avoid headaches later.

I’m running this on UniFi gear and have no problem with the setup.

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Thank you. I know my router supports vlan’s and I can allow 2 way traffic to devices. I am using a new to me brand of POE Switch. Which seems to be working well for now.

STEAMEMO 10-Port Gigabit Managed PoE Switch, 8 PoE+ Ports@120W, 2 Uplink Ports, VLAN, PoE Scheduler, Fanless, Plug and Play, Sturdy Metal, Desktop and Wall-Mount

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I am working on another project for a friend so this will have to wait for a bit.

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I have all my IoT devices in a separate VLAN I’ve had no issues. The only annoyance although minor is making sure I remember to switch SSID’s when setting up new devices.

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I am doing that this weekend. Spent this week creating my IOT SSID and moving things over. I bought a dedicated firewall that will be here tomorrow and I’m setting up a few VLANs. I can let you know how it goes. I have read about various issues with Home Assistant and HomeKit, but I think it is just people unsure how to configure it. Basically, IOT VLAN can talk to the internet only, main LAN can talk to the IOT (IOT can’t talk back), and set up mdns reflector so HomeKit can talk to VLAN. Lots of documentation out there, but I’ll see how it goes.

Too many devices, though! My 2.4Ghz network is pretty saturated!

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Best solution i have found That does not empty the bank account.
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  1. I have over 30 devices in my iOt network. Doors, sensors, lights, power plugs, Apple Home Kit.
  2. I have a security camera system on a local server all POE.
  3. other devices Laptops, phones, desktops, TV’s

My wireless devices were testing an average of 30mbps to 50mbps.
I researched and found the Omada (TP Link) business class product line.
I got a router, a POE switch, and wireless access points. (multiple for more coverage, garage and outside the home)

With this system I was able to separate my iOt and cameras into a separate VLANs. it also makes it more secure as most devices do not really require internet access. Only the Home Pod is allowed. On my Internet VLAN the rest of my devices have it, without all the extra traffic. I am now getting the internet speeds I am paying for. Speed tests are now at the 400mbps and Higher.
There are some settings you need to be able to make in the mDNS setting to allow traffic to pass from your iOt network to your internet VLAN. You will also either need to host the Omada controller on a pc onsite, or pay for the hosted standard web edition.
It’s working great. good luck

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