Explore various methods to securely connect and manage IoT devices on a separate VLAN, including using firewall rules, Home Assistant workarounds, and dedicated offline networks.

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Use a wired connection Connecting directly to your modem, router or pods/extenders using an Ethernet cable will be your best bet for establishing and maintaining a strong connection.

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If your Internet connection consists of a separate router and modem, then a private IP address, 192.168.100.1, may provide access to the modem. This can be a double edged sword. Motorola SURFboard ...