PfSense + Netgear R6400 Running DD-WRT = possible to have guest WiFi?

Fawkesguy

…..........Smart switch would be the better way to go.. If your hardware supports vlans under dd-wrt. And you understand how to set it up.

To be honest if you want multiple ssids on different vlans.. I would suggest you get smart switch(es) and a real AP that you are sure does vlans. The unifi AP are very reasonable priced….........

Thank you for the advice.

Trust me I have NO clue how to set it up. ;D I'm just starting out here. But you're right, I should just go with "proper" hardware. I've ordered a TP Link TL-SG2216 Smart Switch and a Unifi PRO access point. I've got lots of reading to do, and I'm sure I'll be on the forums here looking for help! :)

johnpoz

The unifi forums are good, I am not as frequent there as here - but there are many people here that use that hardware.. I know dok is on the unifi forums, he uses his kill bill nick though. Same as his redmine account.

When you say pro I assume the AC pro.. I have a AC lite, LR and pro model - if have any questions on how to setup with pfsense for vlans.. Happy to help.. Just start a thread or continue it on here and be happy to chime in.

I run 4 different networks via my unifi. My trusted native wlan, devices need to use eap-tls to get on that. Then a guest, then a psk for some iot devices and then one or my roku devices.

Fawkesguy

Yes, I should have been more clear - this bad boy: https://www.ubnt.com/unifi/unifi-ap-ac-pro/

Thank you again for the offer of help. I need to read up on vlans and how they function, as I have no idea how to set one up, but it's my understanding that I'll need them to build what I want.

johnpoz

Yup good choice.. So did you order direct from unifi? Amazon? You can get it here for $128

http://www.balticnetworks.com/ubiquiti-unifi-802-11ac-pro-indoor-outdoor-2-4-5ghz-ap-3x3-mimo.html

Not sure what their shipping is, etc. But they have a location close to work - so when I need something its a just a bit of a side trip ;)

The part of vlans that seem to be confusing for most people new to it is tagged vs untagged. Once you understand that concept your golden.

Fawkesguy

$129 from Amazon with free one-day Prime shipping, so I'll have it tomorrow. :)

Fawkesguy

@johnpoz:

The part of vlans that seem to be confusing for most people new to it is tagged vs untagged. Once you understand that concept your golden.

Yep, you were right - once I got that straight, I was good to go. I've got pfSense, the smart switch, and the Unfi AP working together, running separate vlans for guest wifi and vpn. :)

johnpoz

Nice!!! And you learned something in the process I am sure..

So you running the controller software full time? What firmware you running on the AP..

Fawkesguy

@johnpoz:

Nice!!! And you learned something in the process I am sure..

So you running the controller software full time? What firmware you running on the AP..

Hi John,

Yes, I have a Linux machine that crunches for Seti@Home 24/7, so I figured that would be a good candidate for the Unifi controller software. I can access it from my iPhone if I want to. Works like a charm. :)

I'm running firmware 3.7.47.6194

johnpoz

your firmware is old 3.7.51 is current ;)

Or is the current unstable if you wan t to look at it that way.. Its what I am running.

https://community.ubnt.com/t5/UniFi-Beta-Blog/FIRMWARE-3-7-51-6230-for-UAP-USW-has-been-released/ba-p/1875286

Fawkesguy

Oh, I was just going with what was available on the main downloads page. I get an "access denied" when I click on your link. I have a forum account - not sure why I can't access it.