What's the best way to segment my home network?

I run a home-based business and would like to segment my home network so that I've got my home users on one "leg" and my business on another, so that remote users logging in to the business network cannot possibly access my home network.
I have a remote business partner and contractors who need to access my Windows SBS 2003 (to include Exchange server and an Opentaps database).
I have my AEBS and I also have a Linksys router. I'd like to keep my home access on my AEBS (numerous Apple components that are best served by the AEBS) and business behind the Linksys.
What is the best way to accomplish this goal?
Thank you,
Melissa

Do you have any suggestions for best practices in this case, or a starting point? A book or website to which I could refer to explanations of network arrangements and the benefits of various configurations?
I would recommend starting with the Cisco RVS4000 Administrative Guide which goes into more detail on each of this router's feature, specifically the sections on VPN & L2 Switch which goes into configuring the router for remote access and VLANs respectively.
If you need further assistance in setting up either, you can try the Cisco User support forums or consider hiring a network specialist to fine-tune the network based on your requirements.
Would I then attach my RVS4000 router directly to modem and then AEBS attached to RVS400? Does RVS then act as DHCP server?
Yes, you will want to configure the RVS4000 as your "main" Internet router so that you can take advantage of both the VPN & VLAN features. In addition, the Cisco is a business-grade router and offers far more control than consumer-grade routers like the AirPorts or similar routers.
Local/home network users have no need of connecting to SBS and SBS is only serving up Exchange functionality and the Opentaps database (which is accessed via web browser).
Using the RVS4000's VLAN feature, you could configure a separate VLAN segment just for non-business use. This has the added benefit of not only separating the users but also may provide better bandwidth as business & non-business traffic would be on different VLAN segments.

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