I’ve never setup a VLAN or a surveillance system. I have searched this forum and others but I’m still confused
about what is the best way and how to set up my network.
I already have a FW/router with a VPN. I just purchased a TP-Link TP-SG1016PE PoE switch which is the main source of my confusion. I’ve read conflicting info about this switch. Some have stated that you cannot restrict access to its admin and that you cannot remove/separate ports from VLAN1. Others have stated that this is not true. It seems a firmware update has solved these concerns:
Questions & Comments:

I already have a FW/router with a VPN. I just purchased a TP-Link TP-SG1016PE PoE switch which is the main source of my confusion. I’ve read conflicting info about this switch. Some have stated that you cannot restrict access to its admin and that you cannot remove/separate ports from VLAN1. Others have stated that this is not true. It seems a firmware update has solved these concerns:
So here is what I think my network should look like:New Features/Enhancement:
- The port can be removed from VLAN1
- The port of VLAN1 can choose tagged/untagged

Questions & Comments:
- VLAN1
- Is it OK to have my general LAN devices on VLAN1 or do I create a new VLAN for them and put nothing on VLAN1?
- Blue Iris Box
- I want to use the Android app and receive alerts from BI.
- I would like to be able to access it via a PC from VLAN1. Is that safe?
- Should I isolate the BI box on a VLAN separate from the cameras?
- I want to use the Android app and receive alerts from BI.
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