Smart bulbs and doorbell on the same Wi-Fi as work laptop.
IoT on guest Wi-Fi or separate VLAN prevents lateral attacks.
Try this first
- 1Router: enable guest network with client isolation.
- 2Move IoT devices to guest SSID.
- 3Work laptop stays on main SSID.
When to bring us in
We segment the home network cleanly.
See also
- VPN will not connect or keeps droppingTwo main causes: your home internet or the VPN server. One quick test separates them.
- VPN connects but corporate folders are unreachableConnection says "green" but your network drives will not open. Almost always a DNS or routing issue.
- Home PC slow on VPN, fast at the officeThree suspects: home internet, VPN server limits, or routing that takes a long detour.
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