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How do I create two wireless networks on one overall network?
How would I create one overall network that incorporates two wireless networks? One of the wireless networks need to be protected for employees, the other is an unprotected network for public use.
Create two separate wireless networks that use different IP ranges of the same larger network. These could be two different subnets if you are routing where each wireless network connects to the 'core' network. Or these could be two address ranges in the same subnet. You could use VLANs to separate the traffic. Since the one is for public use I would suggest using two segments to better protect the employee network. Have the public wifi network connect to a DMZ or outside of the corporate network. You can find wireless APs or routers with dual radios, but since you are talking public and business networks I should think it best to keep these wired separately unless security isn't a major concern.
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What type of equipment would I need to purchase to create the VLAN and about how much would it cost?
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How much it would cost would depend on how much you can spend, and how complex the network should be (Security wise).
You could do it with a Layer 3 switch to configure the VLAN's and use any wireless controller to configure the WiFi networks.
Alternatively you could also look at some boxes like Sonicwall. They offer boxes which can terminate your DSL lines as well as have built in Wifi Support. These boxes also have guest network support. It depends on the number of users you have to choose the right box.
You could do it with a Layer 3 switch to configure the VLAN's and use any wireless controller to configure the WiFi networks.
Alternatively you could also look at some boxes like Sonicwall. They offer boxes which can terminate your DSL lines as well as have built in Wifi Support. These boxes also have guest network support. It depends on the number of users you have to choose the right box.
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There are less that 20 users. There will only be two wireless networks. One secure wireless network for the employees and one unsecure network for the customers.
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+1 on each of the proposals above. The only thing I would add is to think about your customer/guest/internet-on
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Thank you everyone for your help. This should get me started.
What are you using for wireless AP's? What are you using for overall routing?