Subj : Rabbit Hole Ahoy!
To   : Accession
From : Vorlon
Date : Mon Aug 12 2024 10:31:24


Hello Accession!

09 Aug 24 16:46, you wrote to me:

 V>> Then you won't need a extra network swicth, just use your current
 V>> router as the network swicth (With the wan cable[s] disconnected.)

 Ac> Why would the WAN cable be disconnected? Wouldn't I have to run an
 Ac> ethernet cable from NIC1 <---> Router (in place of the 8 port switch)?

You will be only using your current router as a network switch and wifi ap. You don't want the router trying to route, when pfsense is doing
that job, and this requires the wan port cable to be disconnected. (Unless it's documentation says otherwise)

 Ac> I'm not trying to have the "Rest of computers" using wifi, I want them
 Ac> wired.

If you have a need for more than 4 devices to be wired, then a 8 port network swicth will be needed.


Vorlon


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