Not acquiring IP address from WiFi AP
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Hi all,
I am helping a client switch from Cisco router to a PFSense router. They bought a Netgate SG-2440
with optional Wifi. Their Cisco router acts as DHCP server for both LAN an WLAN. They want the same
functionality from the PFSense router. So I enabled DHCP on the Lan interface. Added and enabled ath0
wireless interface and rename OPT3 to WiFi. And set the following options:- Mode: Access Point
- channel: 11b/g/n - 11
- enabled WME
- enabled WPA
- WPA mode: WPA2
The rest of the options are left as default.
I then created a bridge with LAN and WIFI as members.
When I tested a laptop to connect via WiFi I get connected but I don't get an IP address.
Thanks in advance
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You're probably blocking DHCP on the WIFI interface, but get a UniFi AC AP instead. A single unit can be easily configured with your smartphone.
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What is the point of the bridge of the wifi to the lan network? Why not just run your wifi as its own segment?
But I really agree with getting a true AP, unifi make some great products at very reasonable prices. If you want them to be on the same network as your lan, just plug it into a lan port. If you want to have multiple vlans with say a guest ssid that is clickity clickity as well.
Your just going to be so much happier with a AP, then a wifi card in your router. Coverage is going to be much better if you place your AP correctly, or get multiple AP for wider/better coverage. Its very rare that the router is in the correct location for good wifi coverage where its needed.
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I'll suggest a separate AP to the client.
Thanks
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take a look at the unifi new AC line they range from $89 for the lite to $149 for the pro.
