They have log-ins as stand-alone machines, not as members of a domain.
There are shared drives, as 1 of the systems is a file/database server that is independent of the web and it is imperative that system not be breached, but funds don't allow for two separate connections to the Internet--1 for the web/email/DNS server and one for the rest of the network where all incoming connections are blocked.
I'm not positive I need the second router/switch, but I think it is probably the easiest and most secure way to guarantee no unwanted access will occur. The few extra dollars for a second router and switch is not a concern. When I meant low-budget I meant not $5K on a Cisco router, not that $150 couldn't be spent for some extra hardware.
mmonnin said
These systems all have log in's correct? With limited rights? Just dont share anything. Lock it down. Not sure you need to have the extra router and switch.
Make it a different workgroup so the one cant see the others. There should be some way to do it w/o the extra hardware.