I have tested a Cisco 1010AP (lightweight model) with a Cisco 2000 Airespace
wireless controller. It did allow multiple wireless VLAN's, which could
then be trunked out to a managed switch, or right into pfsense via an 802.1q
trunk. I believe the controller itself could manage up to 16 1000 series
AP's. It's not the cheapest solution but works great over a larger area
(using multiple AP's).
Also, the Cisco 1200 AP doesn't need a controller, it supports up to 16
SSID/VLAN pairs per radio, which again are 802.1q trunked out to a managed
switch, or directly into pfsense.
Nelson Papel
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From: mOjO [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 01:14
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [pfSense Support] Wireless suggestions (dual wireless?)
A more expensive WAP (I know Cisco does, not sure about Proxim) will allow
you to run multiple SSID's off the same unit. (i.e. one unprotected and
the
other protected) Then I think you could go so far as to assign different
VLAN's to each wireless network. pfSense should recognize the VLAN's and
allow you to define different rules (Most of this is speculation, someone
might prove me wrong here.) Or potentially a VLAN capable managed switch
could allow you to separate the two networks, isolating them and allowing
you to pipe them through different interfaces on pfSense.
very speculative but something to look into...
Jonathan Woodard wrote:
I'm hoping someone can help me with this and save me some time. It's a
bit
complicated to explain so bear with me. I have also enclosed a diagram
of
the layout and my idea to give you a better idea.
I maintain the network for a local library. Currently, they have a wired
network and one AP. The AP is both used by the public for Internet and
also
by the employees. I would like to separate this. I do not like the idea
of
someone coming in and having access to the private network with a laptop
I
can't lockdown. My inital plan was the enclosed diagram with 2 AP's, one
secured for private use and one open for public use. However, I am wondering
if this is the only option, if not, is it the best option? I am comfortable
with networks but there always seems to be capabilities I am unaware of
that
I would like to experiment with.
I wonder if there is some way in Pfsense to separate the 2 (public/private)
on the one AP? I am thinking not since I want to secure one and not the
other but I would just like verification on this.
Can I install 2 supported wireless cards and separate them that way? This
would be really cool since everything is still in the one box.
On a semi-side note. Can anyone give me any experience on Pfsense as an
AP?
I realize this possibly is based on the particular card but, on average,
how
do you feel it compares to a typical home AP (range, connection stability,
etc.)
Thank you for all your help. I have never found a more helpful group of
people as the people in this project. Between the forums, IRC, mailing
lists
and everything else I have always found an answer to any problems. I am
certain that this will, over time, put Pfsense above all others.
Jonathan
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