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      security_paranoid
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      Hi,

      I am using my DLINK DIR 600 L as wireless access point. The cable from the pfsense box (LAN) is connected to a  8 port switch.

      From  the above mentioned switch one cable is connected to my Desktop and another cable is connected to the WAN port of the

      Dlink DIR 600L. I have configured the WAN interface of DIR 600L to obtain IP using dhcp.

      One tablet is connected using WIFI and is working fine.

      I just  want to make sure that I am using the correct method.

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        AndrewZ
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        Configure D-Link LAN port with static IP from pfSense LAN subnet.
        Disable DHCP server in D-Link.
        Connect D-Link to a switch through any of its LAN ports, don't use WAN port anymore.

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          security_paranoid
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          @AndrewZ:

          Configure D-Link LAN port with static IP from pfSense LAN subnet.
          Disable DHCP server in D-Link.
          Connect D-Link to a switch through any of its LAN ports, don't use WAN port anymore.

          I went t Dlink's setup page then >Advanced>Wireless>Change WIreless mode from Router to AP

          Then setup LAN with an IP from the same segment as PFSense
          Enter Default Gateway iP the same as PFsensce
          Done

          But I still need to use the WAN port of my Dlink. When I plug the  cable to one of the lan ports there is no connectivity .

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            AndrewZ
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            There is a separate section on the subject in the manual - "Connect to Another Router".

            If you have a configuration option to switch to AP mode - that should really simplify your life. If you don't see a link when using LAN port - that tells me that your equipment does not support auto mdi/mdi-x sensing and you need a crossover cable. However, if everything works with AP mode through the WAN - you can probably leave it as it is as WAN port may be bridged with LAN in that mode.

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