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General Discussion / Help with setting up an access point (Netgear router in AP mode)
« on: November 02, 2024, 10:15:20 pm »
Hello all
I have currently hit a wall in trying to figure out how I can use my Netgear Nighthawk router as an access point for WiFi with OPNsense. I have searched this forum and countless other from google and have found GREAT reads but none of them combined has helped me figure out where my issue lies.
My current setup goes: Modem >>> OPNsense mini pc >>> Switch >>><<< Router / Access Point.
I get an IP assigned to my wireless devices, but I do not have internet. I can access the netgear access point's web UI and that is connected to the internet because I was able to update the firmware. OPNsense picks up the router in the [LAN] leases where I set a static mapping for it. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated thank you!
If more information is needed, please let me know. Not new to IT but definitely new to FW's and network setups.
I have currently hit a wall in trying to figure out how I can use my Netgear Nighthawk router as an access point for WiFi with OPNsense. I have searched this forum and countless other from google and have found GREAT reads but none of them combined has helped me figure out where my issue lies.
My current setup goes: Modem >>> OPNsense mini pc >>> Switch >>><<< Router / Access Point.
I get an IP assigned to my wireless devices, but I do not have internet. I can access the netgear access point's web UI and that is connected to the internet because I was able to update the firmware. OPNsense picks up the router in the [LAN] leases where I set a static mapping for it. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated thank you!
If more information is needed, please let me know. Not new to IT but definitely new to FW's and network setups.