Wireless Access Point - OpnSense

The1nonly1 · 27 Oct 2024 at 20:14

Getting started with OpnSense and I'll need a wireless access point. WiFi 6 is a must for current and new devices but doesn't need to be WiFi 6e. So far I've been looking at Unifi U6 Pro or the TP-Link EAP 650. I'm leaning more towards the TP-Link based on price and that it comes with a power brick included (changing to POE would mean new switch which I don't want to spend more money on for one device or buying the POE injector which would require power anyway) but are there others I should be looking at? I want something that is going to last a few years.

Steveocee · 27 Oct 2024 at 20:16

Zyxel NWA50AX is a nice little AP. I had one cover a 4 bed semi quite well.

RavenLunatic · 27 Oct 2024 at 21:17

I use a TP-Link AX1800 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Access Point and it has been great. It can be powered via POE or run from a normal power brick (Included). It also comes with a POE injector adaptor in the box.

The1nonly1 · 27 Oct 2024 at 21:25

Thanks both. I'll take a look at these.

Ozymandias · 28 Oct 2024 at 13:16

As a bonus with the Zyxel NWA50AX you can flash OpenWrt. I found it worked great.