AX86u as access point, pfsense

[NotA+]

Any thoughts please?

Wish to sit a SG-1100 or similar between the cable modem and this, so:

Cable Modem -> Netgate SG-1100 (as router & firewall, with pfsense and pfblocker) ->switch -> AX86u (as AP).

What do you think?

Or recommend a different AP?

Thanks

 

[1ceLaz0r]

...... why?

 

[NotA+]

Why not ... ?

(Want to use pfsense...)

 

[1ceLaz0r]

If your that concerned about network security, don't use consumer level based wifi routers in the first place. Also a complete waste of money on AX86u to just sit there as an AP

 

[NotA+]

Is there an AP that you would recommend as an alternative please?

Considering the Ubiquiti UniFi. Thanks.

 

[1ceLaz0r]

Depends on what devices you are connecting and the surrounding environment/obstacles. Are you maintaing 2.4ghz/5ghz devices or only one type? What throughput are they gonna need? Are you pushing stuff over a VPN via wifi that will be latency sensitive like real time video?

 

[NotA+]

A TV, several tablets/phones, a few computers. Mostly 2.4. Nothing being pushed over a VPN (but I might use a VPN or I might not, not a requirement).

 

[Tech9]

Netgate SG-1100

This is the smallest Netgate device capable of running pfSense and it's processing power is actually less than AX86U's own router part. Get SG-5100 or Qotom box instead with mobile i3/i5 CPU and min of 4GB RAM. Today you want pfBlocker, tomorrow you'll want Snort/Suricata or fast VPN. SG-1100 is good for basic configurations only with about 500Mbps ISP.

What do you think?

I think you have no idea what do you want.