Hi,
that is how most of the atom users have their systems setup, using vlans.

I have an 8 port netgear switch which is vlan capable connected to one nic and the linksys modem connected to the other nic.
Works very well.

Ian M

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Home Power User unlimited licence - v7.50x - AMD X2 5050e with 2gb,1 intel NIC, the onboard NIC and netgear gs108t with vlans.