[pfSense-discussion] Adding wireless to my WRAP

[Bill Plein]

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I have a 3-Ethernet WRAP platform in a standard small aluminum case also purchased from PC-Engines.

 

While I wasn't interested in using this platform for Wireless when I bought it (just pfsense or m0n0wall), I am now interested in adding it as an access point to my LAN.

 

I believe that I'll buy an Atheros-based mini PCI card for this. Can I use such a card as an access point on my WRAP platform and still use all 3 Ethernet (WAN, LAN and a DMZ bridged to the WAN)?

 

I also need some help understanding what I need in terms of antenna components if I wish to simply modify my existing case with a drill. I need antenna specifics, I am new to the DIY aspect of wireless, so I don't know the differences between all the connectors, pigtails, etc.

 

Any links would be appreciated. I did some searching on Google and mainly ran into commercial sites that were selling stuff, not sites with information.

 

Thanks in advance.

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Bill Plein