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      user252
      last edited by

      Hi

      I have this Aruba 650 Controller, it's a wifi controller. Can I install Pfsense on it?
      Maybe a dumb question, but your help is appreciated

      Thanks in advance :-)

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      • jahonixJ
        jahonix
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        If its hardware is listed as supported in the FreeBSD Hardware compatibility list then you have a chance. Doubt it.

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          Guest
          last edited by

          @user252:

          Hi

          I have this Aruba 650 Controller, it's a wifi controller. Can I install Pfsense on it?
          Maybe a dumb question, but your help is appreciated

          Thanks in advance :-)

          pfSense is a software firewall based on x86 or x86_64 system architecture if this controller is matching such criteria
          it could be, I would at first search for some success stories or the internal architecture tech specs. of this controller.

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            user252
            last edited by

            Thank you jahonix and BlueKobold, I can't find any earlier stories of a Pfsense install on this controller. I'll keep searching ;-)

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            • jahonixJ
              jahonix
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              Maybe have a look what hardware is inside that box. If the CPU is not x86 or amd64 compatible then save your time.

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                josh2079
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                It's an ARM chip inside just FYI.
                Also why would you try turn a enterprise grade wireless controller/firewall into a pfsense router?

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                  Guest
                  last edited by

                  It's an ARM chip inside just FYI.

                  Again, pfSense is a software firewall based on x86 and x86_64 hardware, but there is no ARM port or fork.

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