(quick question) Using a wireless router behind pfSense withour a switch

[dionysus]

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.

[wallabybob]

That is the recommended configuration for connecting wireless routers.

[Metu69salemi]

There is antoher name for that kind of device/connection: accesspoint

[dionysus]

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

[gderf]

The LAN ports of that router are a switch.

[dionysus]

Great, thanks gderf.