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Re: Network cables to guest network like wireless on Netgear R6300 v1 router?

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In comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.networking GlowingBlueMist <GlowingBlueMist@blackhole.io> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Is it possible to have network cables connect to guest network like
> >>> wireless connections on an updated Netgear R6300 v1 router?
> >
> >> You should assume 'No' unless you find something that very specifically says
> >> 'Yes' in your router manual. You can mostly get that kind of functionality
> >> with some third party firmwares, but it's highly doubtful that OEM firmware
> >> will allow wired connections to connect to anything but the main network.
> >
> >>> If so, then how?
> >
> >> Configurable VLANs might do it, but that's what I'm guessing your router
> >> doesn't have. Take a look at your manual.
> >
> > http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R6300/R6300_UM_1Jun12.pdf
> > doesn't mention anything about VLANs so no I guess. :(
> >
> Looks like the only way to do it with your router would be to change the 
> firmware to DD-WRT as the chart here shows your router being supported. 
> http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices

> Then go here https://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Tutorials and look 
> for the VLAN Detached Networks entry in the advanced tutorials section.

Thanks. :(
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