I am trying to set up a network for two groups of users. Group A wants speed and just need basic security. Group B needs high security. These users (wired or wireless) are in the same building with only one ISP connection and the two groups need to send files to each other .
I am thinking of using 2 routers. Router A for Group A and Router B for Group B and I have 2 options
Can someone comment on the 2 options or if there is other options that I can use ?
I am thinking of using 2 routers. Router A for Group A and Router B for Group B and I have 2 options
- Cable Modem --> Router A (DHCP server) - LAN to LAN Ethernet connected --> Router B (AP). This may be the simplest. I am not sure if I can use router level VPN on router B . If yes, group B users will have VPN security. If not, then I will have to use option 2. The two groups will have no problem communicating because they are on the same network.
- Cable modem ---> Router A --WAN to LAN Ethernet connected --> Router B. This will make Group B feel more comfortable because they are on separate network isolated from Group A. But this require more sophisticated set up (routing table + firewall rules) to direct traffic between Internet and Group B users and also between Group A and Group B users. I am still studying on how to do it.
Can someone comment on the 2 options or if there is other options that I can use ?