(quick question) Using a wireless router behind pfSense withour a switch
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Hello,
I have what I believe to be a quick questions regarding using a wireless router behind pfSense.
My question is: can I set up a wireless router behind pfSense that will also act as a switch for other computers to be connected into it using an ethernet cable?
Here is in more detail what I am trying to accomplish.
[WAN] [IP:192.168.1.2] [IP: 192.168.1.2]
Cable Modem > pfSense > wireless router > PCs(using ethernet cable to router LAN), wireless devices
[Netgear N600 model WNDR3700]
[DHCP is disabled, ethernet cable
connected from pfsense to a LAN input]I am trying to figure out whether I need to buy a switch or use what I have and accomplish the same results.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Also if you any better suggestions please feel free, they are much welcome.
Thanks.
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That is the recommended configuration for connecting wireless routers.
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There is antoher name for that kind of device/connection: accesspoint
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Thanks for the replies!
So, I should be able to make that setup work without the need of a switch? Use the LAN ports of the router to connect PCs?
Thanks
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The LAN ports of that router are a switch.
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Great, thanks gderf.