Can't connect to AP when Bridged
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Hi Guys,
This is my current set up. My pfsense box has 3 nics. This is a new setup. New AP and new PFsense install.
WAN -> re0
LAN -> bridge0 (includes wired and wireless)
Wireless -> em1 (connected to Unifi AP)
Wired -> em0 (connected to cisco switch)I am only able to connect to the AP if I plug the AP directly into the switch. When I have it plugged into the port on my pfsense box I can't connect to it.
Is there something I need to do for it to get an IP?
Thanks.
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And you "need" to use the AP at "em1" bridged to "em0" because…
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Put the AP on the switch, man. Forget about bridging there.
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Networking isn't my strong suite. I assumed it would be better for wireless clients if they have one less hop to go through?
Is my thinking wrong?
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Definitely not the case. Switches are your friend there. Remove em0 from the bridge, assign LAN to em0, then delete the bridge.
Lots of ways to lock yourself out messing around with this.
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Definitely not the case. Switches are your friend there. Remove em0 from the bridge, assign LAN to em0, then delete the bridge.
Lots of ways to lock yourself out messing around with this.
Thanks Derelict.
Last question!
Would it be better to connect the WAN to one of the intel NIC ports (Intel PRO/1000 Pt Dual Port Server Adapter) or is the Realtek NIC (WAN) ok.
I've been reading different things regarding Realtek performance.
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If your WAN is not multi-100-megabit and the realtek is reliable, it's a good choice to use the realtek on WAN. If it gives you problems, move it to intel.
