<![CDATA[Router from PFS]]>I have a basic NetGear router that I want to use with my PFSense box.  I have the box connected to 3 individual consumer switches because this is what I have available.  The stated router does web config, as I imagine, like most routers do.

What I want to know is two basic things before I am banned for spamming :I

If I connect the router to the sets of switches that I have, will it be able to detect PFSense and the internet connection through pfsense?  Corresponding to that is will I have to set a new rule to allow the router to operate?

Second question is can I just have the router connected to another NIC as I have a few slots still open on the desktop that I am running PFS on.

Thanks in advance

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Wireless router with PFSense = wireless networking

Therefore, it is a specific question.

A general question would be mor etoward "What routers are best to use for PFSense?" rather than "How do I set up a wireless router with PFSense and configure it?"

]]>https://forum.netgate.com/post/380530https://forum.netgate.com/post/380530Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:18:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Router from PFS on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:33:32 GMT]]>These appear to be "general" questions rather than specific Wireless questions.

@ph4nt0m117:

If I connect the router to the sets of switches that I have, will it be able to detect PFSense and the internet connection through pfsense?  Corresponding to that is will I have to set a new rule to allow the router to operate?
If the router uses DHCP on its WAN interface you should be able to "plug and play" EXCEPT the router must use/assign IP subnets on its downstream side that are distinct (no overlapping) from anything else used in your network AND you will need to add static route(s) to pfSense so it knows how to get to the IP subnet(s) downstream of the router.

@ph4nt0m117:

Second question is can I just have the router connected to another NIC as I have a few slots still open on the desktop that I am running PFS on.

Yes. Default pfSense firewall rules block all access from interfaces other than LAN so you will need to add firewall rules to the interface to which you connect the router. You will need to assign distinct (non overlapping) IP address ranges for use "down stream" of the router. You will need to add static route(s) to pfSense so it knows how to get to the IP subnet(s) "downstream" of the router.

]]>https://forum.netgate.com/post/380388https://forum.netgate.com/post/380388Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:33:32 GMT