Anyone tried the ExpertWifi routers yet? EBR63, EBM68

[Rutabega]

And why you want the most unpopular one from Asus? Access points with native VLAN support are available for under $100, multiple brands and shapes.

I'm already in an Asus AIMesh environment, so I figured sticking with an Asus AP would be path of least resistance

 

[Tech9]

It’s like paying more for unused features and increasing the number of devices you don’t really need. At some point the cost will exceed few true APs along with PoE switch and network controller.

 

[tiddlywink]

Did you ever figure out whether the EBR63 supports VLANs while in AP Mode? I have the exact situation (PFSense routing. I just need a wireless AP).

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EBA63 does so it should as well. You may have to use the app to initialize it.


If you understand networking, vlans, and plan to stick with pfsense for your main router, go buy a TUF-AX4200 or TUF-AX6000 and flash openwrt to get a 2.5G vlan aware AP that isn't locked into some stupid enterprise controller or ecosystem.

 

[tiddlywink]

I'm already in an Asus AIMesh environment, so I figured sticking with an Asus AP would be path of least resistance

You said you are using pfsense. ??


Vlans with aimesh = 3.0.0.6 router that supports Guest Networking Pro + 3.0.0.6 nodes that supports Guest Networking Pro