Opnsense with RT6600ax ap mode

[wickedllama]

Hey everyone,

     I have just setup my Opnsense FW and want to use my RT6600ax routers into AP's.  I have read a few things online that looks like if I just turn on AP mode I can use them for AP's.  But my first question is where would they get the SSID from?

Thanks for the help!

[dseven]

The SSID would be configured on the AP. OPNsense wouldn't even know it's there.

[wickedllama]

The SSID would be configured on the AP. OPNsense wouldn't even know it's there.

That is what I thought.  What are my best options if I am unable to use my current routers in ap mode?  Ap recommendations?

[Patrick M. Hausen]

How many devices (APs and clients) in the network? Do you need central management?

[wickedllama]

How many devices (APs and clients) in the network? Do you need central management?

Right now I have 2 RT6600ax routers.  1 in Router mode other in AP mode.  For Wifi devices I have around 25-35.  No I don't think I need a central management other than DHCP.

I did reach out to Synology support to see if they had any insight into doing this and I have posted that below.  I have reply to them also asking the same question of who will provide the SSID for the AP's to work waiting to hear back.



Thank you for reaching out to Synology Support. I understand you are looking to use your OPNsense firewall to manage your RT6600ax when it is in access point (AP) mode.

Here are some points to consider when using the RT6600ax in AP mode with your OPNsense firewall:

    In AP mode, the RT6600ax acts as a network switch, providing wired and wireless access but not routing data or assigning IP addresses. This means your OPNsense firewall will handle all routing and IP assignments.
    Ensure that your OPNsense firewall is configured to manage the network settings, as the RT6600ax will not perform these functions in AP mode.
    If you plan to use additional features like VPN server or file sharing, you may need to configure port forwarding on your OPNsense firewall to allow external access to these services.
    For SSL VPN, typically, you would need to open port 443 on your firewall to enable connections.

Please follow these guidelines to set up your RT6600ax with your OPNsense firewall. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

[dseven]

Not sure where the hangup is here - you configure the SSID on the AP, because the AP is providing WiFi service. OPNsense has nothing to do with it. I don't know the Synology stuff, but from a YouTube video that a quick Google search found, it appears that you would create or modify a "Local Network" under "Network Center" and specify your SSID there.

[wickedllama]

Not sure where the hangup is here - you configure the SSID on the AP, because the AP is providing WiFi service. OPNsense has nothing to do with it. I don't know the Synology stuff, but from a YouTube video that a quick Google search found, it appears that you would create or modify a "Local Network" under "Network Center" and specify your SSID there.

dseven,

     Thanks for this.  I just grabbed one of the AP's and tested it and it works.  I was just over thinking it like I always do rather that just trying it lol.  I will report back if I run into any problems.