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Ideas for wireless cards compatible with pfSense

Ideas for wireless cards compatible with pfSense

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dman74811
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08-30-2023, 09:11 AM
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I discovered the method for using it. It’s the EA7300 model. It controls Linksys Smart Wifi, so I navigated to Connectivity, Internet Settings, adjusted the IPv4 connection, and chose Bridged Mode instead of DHCP, static, or other settings.
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08-30-2023, 09:11 AM #11

I discovered the method for using it. It’s the EA7300 model. It controls Linksys Smart Wifi, so I navigated to Connectivity, Internet Settings, adjusted the IPv4 connection, and chose Bridged Mode instead of DHCP, static, or other settings.

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08-30-2023, 03:22 PM
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All the information I've come across about PFsense suggests it offers limited support for wireless cards. The most viable choices seem to be using an AP or repurposing an older router as one. You might want to check the PFsense website for a list of compatible wireless cards, though it appears to be quite small. I also heard that PFsense creates a basic wireless AP but doesn't perform well as a switch.
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08-30-2023, 03:22 PM #12

All the information I've come across about PFsense suggests it offers limited support for wireless cards. The most viable choices seem to be using an AP or repurposing an older router as one. You might want to check the PFsense website for a list of compatible wireless cards, though it appears to be quite small. I also heard that PFsense creates a basic wireless AP but doesn't perform well as a switch.

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08-30-2023, 08:33 PM
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I successfully set up bridged mode on my Linksys router. I plan to buy some Ubiquiti gear later, but I just purchased a $100 Cisco switch now. I’ll keep it for a while before considering replacing it, since switching to Ubiquiti would also give me a switch for centralized device management.
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08-30-2023, 08:33 PM #13

I successfully set up bridged mode on my Linksys router. I plan to buy some Ubiquiti gear later, but I just purchased a $100 Cisco switch now. I’ll keep it for a while before considering replacing it, since switching to Ubiquiti would also give me a switch for centralized device management.

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08-30-2023, 10:22 PM
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I've tested several wireless cards in pfSense, but all remain stuck on 802.11g (WiFi 3). It seems everyone should be switching to 802.11ac (WiFi 5) or even 802.11ax (WiFi 6), though finding a working 802.11n (WiFi 4) is still very outdated. I personally use WiFi on my pfSense for backup if the Ethernet setup goes wrong, and for IoT devices that already operate on slower networks, I prefer their own dedicated APs.
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Foxson
08-30-2023, 10:22 PM #14

I've tested several wireless cards in pfSense, but all remain stuck on 802.11g (WiFi 3). It seems everyone should be switching to 802.11ac (WiFi 5) or even 802.11ax (WiFi 6), though finding a working 802.11n (WiFi 4) is still very outdated. I personally use WiFi on my pfSense for backup if the Ethernet setup goes wrong, and for IoT devices that already operate on slower networks, I prefer their own dedicated APs.

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