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    Not acquiring IP address from WiFi AP

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      m3tatr0n
      last edited by

      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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        pLu
        last edited by

        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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        • johnpozJ
          johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
          last edited by

          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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            m3tatr0n
            last edited by

            I'll suggest a separate AP to the client.

            Thanks

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            • johnpozJ
              johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
              last edited by

              take a look at the unifi new AC line they range from $89 for the lite to $149 for the pro.

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