After a hardware upgrade I ended up with a spare mini pc. Noticed these two icons and thought I might be able to use it as a WiFi access point with VLANs using OPNsense.

Is that possible? If so, what do I even need to buy to plug into there?

I don’t need it to do any fancy dhcp, dns or firewall stuff, I just need a WiFi access point with support for VLANs.

  • stoy@lemmy.zipEnglish
    3·
    4 days ago

    Before you start with this project, consider the power use of a full X86 system even at idle and compare that to a standard router.

    If you are looking to run this as an access point permanently, the cost of power may add up.

    I am not saying that you shouldn’t do it, but take it into account before deciding.

    • kitnaht@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      4 days ago

      The architecture doesn’t determine the power draw so much as the system design. I’ve got a Chromebox running an i3 and sipping 4.5w at idle.

    • elyviere@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      4 days ago

      That’s a good point, I’ll see if I can figure out the power draw of this system somehow. Any tips?