Wireless network Isolated from wired network.

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Its Simple, I have a Netgear WNR834Bv2 ( http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR834Bv2.asp ), and I want to know if theres a way to enable the wireless network with no encryption and have it unable to access my wired network, since I have a network storage device to share files between my linux cs:source server and my windows gaming rig.

Edit: and i know its possible since i used to have a shotty Dynex router i bought before this (dirt cheap with my best buy dicount too) that had the capability.
 
That one doesn't do it. Most basic routers won't.

What you're looking for is the wireless on its own LAN. Your router would have 2 networks, not just one, and treats each one separately. They each have internet access, but usually no access to each other, although that can usually be configured.

These routers are nice for businesses that want to give guest access to the Internet without exposing their LAN. Similar to your situation, you want unsecured wireless access but you don't want your LAN accessible to anybody nearby with a wireless card.

I can't tell you specifically which models have that, but it's not a default feature, and in most, not even possible.
 

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