Right now, I'm running a Mikrotik RB2011 router with CAPsMAN (controller access point manager) with a Mikrotik WAP AC and HAP AC Lite in CAP mode. Mikrotik stuff can be a little daunting to setup for somebody not well versed in networking, but they do have a great wiki that helps a ton. Setting up CAPsMAN itself was a bit of trial and error, but the CAPs themselves are simple. Any Mikrotik access point can be booted into CAP mode and will automatically be added to the pool of controlled access points by the main router.
'16 Fiesta ST
Tin - How much work (time) did it take to get the RB2011 configured to support the WAPs? I have the same router and need to place a WAP in my detached garage. Already have a wired Ethernet cable pulled between. Was considering repurposing an old router with aftermarket firmware, but I'd also like 5GHz coverage. For $100, this may fit the bill... and will likely hold up to MI winter temps inside the garage when not heated. I'm also assuming you went with the international version?
I didn't get the international version. I should have but I wasn't thinking about it at the time. CAPsMAN, once I had a good grasp on how to get it going, took me about an hour to set up. I looked at a few tutorials prior, but didn't end up using them in the end. With CAPsMAN, you set up a config for one or more access points and load, then add a firewall rule to give them access to the LAN. The config will include SSID, security, Tx/Rx power, etc. Much of the config is optional, since you can go into the CAP menu and fine tune each AP. I have two config, one for my 2.4GHz and the other for my 5GHz. Once CAPsMAN is going, you can boot that access points into CAP mode and they will automatically be added to CAPsMAN, then just load whichever config you wish to use. With CAPsMAN, you manage all access points from the main router, nothing else is needed on the access points themselves
'16 Fiesta ST
Looks like a good holiday break mini-project. Now if Mikrotik only would run a good BF sale.
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