Resolved Network Recommendations

Hello All,

I want to add network jacks(RJ45) to all the patient rooms at work, I also want to install Wireless PoE routers in the halls for WiFi, We have about 25 PC now, no Server just a network storage device, I don't really want the users of the WiFi or the users in the patient rooms to be seeing our internal network.

As of up to now we only had the 1 router, 3 switches connecting all us here So I ask whats the recommendation for connecting all the new potential users to the Internet. Should I get a second IP from my ISP and build a totally separate network for them? they gave us plenty of IPs, I think 5 or so.

I see that the metroE connection they have installed has more ports for a second router to setup and make a second separate LAN or would you folks just grab a firewall device and put that in the mix?

 

Hi Gringoyle, I've had up to 6 PC's at home working off 1 ADSL2 (Wireless Capable) Router, with 2 --4 port switches in use. My main comp is the Router connection and 3 comps work off 1 switch. I have a 50metre lead through the space between roof and ceiling to the other end of the house and have had 2 comps through another switch operating OK.
There may be another cheaper/efficient setup, but this has worked for me. Neil.

 

Hi retiredlearner,
Sorry I am not sure what exactly your recommendation is, or if you made one?
Networking the PC's will be no trouble at all. My question is about keeping the PC's that are on the network now private or just un-accessible to the other users (customers) who may use the WiFi or more important the users who will plug right in to my network.
thats why i ask what is the standard way for this type of set-up do I make a second network just for the customers or just use security devices like firewalls to hide the office PC's.
To me, it seems it would be essayer to ask my ISP fora second IP and basically have 2 networks each with their own path to the Internet?.
If any of the employees want use the WiFi they can VPN tunnel to the other network.

I also ask cause well I don't have allot of experience with security like, firewalls and this, that and an other.

 

Sorry, I did get crossed up. I thought you were concerned about the number of PC's off the Router.
I think your 2nd option of an extra ISP to keep things separate is the way to go. Your Router should have a Firewall but make sure you have a good AV System with Firewall and you should be OK.
If there is someone looking in on this Post with a better idea, don't hesitate, jump in and advise Gringoyle. Cheers Neil.

 

Should I, since the new RJ45 jacks are in the patient rooms, put them on the second IP and router as well? Or do I need a third network now. Also you stated that the Wifi has to be separate from the LAN, can I have Wifi that is used by the employees only bee on the same LAN as the offices?

I have not seen the term ROUTER-AP , what does that mean.

I am located in Arizona btw

Thanks Gringoyle

Duh! I see what you mean its clear to me now...lol. I thouht thas what I should have to be doing. I am also going to look in to more info about my network and HIPPA