Overview
This Stamford Hill job focused on reducing home network risk. The customer stored important files on a NAS but had personal, guest, and smart-home devices all sharing one network.
Symptoms
- One network used by household devices and guests
- NAS and private systems exposed to unnecessary local access
- No clear separation for smart-home traffic
Diagnosis
The root problem was architecture rather than line speed. A single flat network meant no clean boundary between sensitive and non-sensitive devices.
Fix
We installed an access point in router mode and created a dedicated guest network. We then moved guest and selected smart-home devices onto that segment and kept private systems on the main network.
Result
The client gained a safer layout without losing convenience. Private data stayed isolated and guest internet remained straightforward to use.
Prevention / Tips
Use separate SSIDs for private and guest traffic, and keep NAS or work machines on the private segment only.