Use a port on each switch as "passthru" without contact with the network on the other ports
Hey guys!
I'm a bit stumped here...
I have 2 switches, one in each floor of the house. (TL-SG108E)
In the basement, I have 2 "routers" - one for internet, one for TV. The problem is that I only have 1 cable running between the floors. So, what I'm trying to achieve is:
The switches are connected via port 1 on both swithces.
Having all computers, access-point etc. connected to the switch on the 1st floor, ports 2-7. The TV-decoder is connected to port 8.
In the basement, the switch is connected to the internet router, misc. computers, printers etc. on ports 2-7 as well, and port 8 is supposed to go into the TV router (a separate box).
Now, here's my challenge - how do I (if it's possible) configure the switches so that port 8 on both of them are totally separated from the rest of the ports, so I can connect the TV-decoder to the TV-router using port 8 on both switches? Port 8 can not talk to the other ports or anything connected to these in any way, has to be totally separated. Sort of a substitute for running a second cable between the floors so the TV-decoder can be plugged into the TV-router.
Is this at all possible using VLAN?
Much appreciated - thanks!