PfSense Wifi Solution Suggestions

[Nikolithebear]

Hey guys,

 

I have a VM running of pfSense to support my home networking running in an ESXi environment.  I require a wifi solution as some of the home machines do not reach via Gigabit Ethernet. I need a wireless solution however Ive been reading that pfsense and wifi cards aren't always the best combinations.  What are your guy's suggestions?  Separate Wireless AP?  Or dedicated wifi card via pass through?

[The Benjamins]

1 minute ago, Nikolithebear said:

Hey guys,

 

I have a VM running of pfSense to support my home networking running in an ESXi environment.  I require a wifi solution as some of the home machines do not reach via Gigabit Ethernet. I need a wireless solution however Ive been reading that pfsense and wifi cards aren't always the best combinations.  What are your guy's suggestions?  Separate Wireless AP?  Or dedicated wifi card via pass through?

just get a AP.

[Nikolithebear]

Just now, The Benjamins said:

 

Any suggestions for an AP?  Something balanced between price and reliability. 

[goodtofufriday]

2 minutes ago, Nikolithebear said:

Any suggestions for an AP?  Something balanced between price and reliability. 

LAPAC2600 AC2600 Dual Band Access Point

[The Benjamins]

I would get a ubiquity AP, they have a good selection of speeds, pick what ever fits your needs.

[Nikolithebear]

2 minutes ago, goodtofufriday said:

LAPAC2600 AC2600 Dual Band Access Point

A bit pricey..... But thanks for the suggestion! 

2 minutes ago, The Benjamins said:

I would get a ubiquity AP, they have a good selection of speeds, pick what ever fits your needs.

Cool!  Ill look into one right away!  Thanks for the quick responses.  

[goodtofufriday]

4 minutes ago, Nikolithebear said:

A bit pricey..... But thanks for the suggestion! 

Cool!  Ill look into one right away!  Thanks for the quick responses.  

Its the one I use in a small office environment. Pricey but worth every penny.

 

Ubi stuff is nice but they are not standalone APs. they need software on a pc to config. if that isnt a drawback for you then go for it.

 

[brwainer]

16 minutes ago, goodtofufriday said:

Its the one I use in a small office environment. Pricey but worth every penny.

 

Ubi stuff is nice but they are not standalone APs. they need software on a pc to config. if that isnt a drawback for you then go for it.

 

The software is only needed for configuration, unless you enable the Zero Handoff Roaming, which isn't supported on any of the AC APs. With the AC APs, you just need the software for when you make changes.

[Nikolithebear]

18 minutes ago, goodtofufriday said:

Its the one I use in a small office environment. Pricey but worth every penny.

 

Ubi stuff is nice but they are not standalone APs. they need software on a pc to config. if that isnt a drawback for you then go for it.

 

If I was in a small business environment I'd defiantly give it a try however for home and small-ish area use its abit overkill. 

 

2 minutes ago, brwainer said:

The software is only needed for configuration, unless you enable the Zero Handoff Roaming, which isn't supported on any of the AC APs. With the AC APs, you just need the software for when you make changes.

Software configuration is no issue, I just need a cheap-ish and reliable solution and Ubuqities basic AP seems like it will do the the trick.  Still open to suggestions though!