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Separate Network Card for Wireless

Hey Folks,

I have just a general overall question regarding the benefit or detriment of having a separate Network Card in the Astaro Security Gateway for Wireless (Either Astaro AP50 or Third Party) versus plugging the Access Point into a Switch.

I'm leaning towards the AP50, and I understand WLAN interfaces are created if you opt to use the Separate Network feature, which seem to be Virtual. I'm also aware that unless a Smart / Managed Switch is used, VLAN's can't passthrough an Unmanaged Switch, so that's one benefit to having a Physical NIC in the Astaro Box.

Any other thoughts? Thanks!

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0 William Warren over 13 years ago

if they are separate nics yes..but unless you are looking to isolate the access point traffic from your lan there's really no need.

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0 DaMaN841 over 13 years ago in reply to William Warren

The option to do that would be useful, namely for the Guest Wireless and/or Hotspots.

Thanks for the info [:)]
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0 DaMaN841 over 13 years ago in reply to William Warren

The option to do that would be useful, namely for the Guest Wireless and/or Hotspots.

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