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    Modem in bridge mode, no access to its wifi

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      perjoh91
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      Hi recently added a computer to install pfsense on and connected it to the network but it wasnt until i enabled the modems bridge mode that i finally had internet going to the rest of the computers connected to the switch.

      But after activating the bridge mode i cant connect to the modems wifi

      My setup:

      Modem(from internet provider) -> Pfsense(desktop) -> Dlink switch -> my Laptop

      I thankfull for all help i can get

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        perjoh91 @perjoh91
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        On my phone its say i have limited access

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          fireodo @perjoh91
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          @perjoh91 said in Modem in bridge mode, no access to its wifi:

          modems bridge mode

          If the Modem is in Bridge mode WiFi is deactivated (depends on Modem) but as the Modem is only a ethernet bridge it cant provide internet access - you have to connect a WLAN Access Point to your switch or pfsense.

          Regards,
          fireodo

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            mer
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            I'll second what @perjoh91 says and add that in my opinion it's better in the long run for your network security-wise.

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              perjoh91 @mer
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              @mer yeah in a security point of view yes ofc thats true buut since i have a alexa and want to connect my phone to the network. this means i have to connect another device and i wanted to minimize the amount of devices connected to the power outlet. but if there isnt any other ways i guess thats how it have to be but never the less i appreciate all the help from everyone in this forum :) thank you

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                Patch
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                @perjoh91

                • Buy and use a basic low cost modem (in bridge mode) to convert your ADSL/VDSL to ethernet
                • Use your more capable existing modem/router/access port as a router / access port elsewhere on your network
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                  viragomann @perjoh91
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                  @perjoh91
                  As @fireodo already mentioned, usually ISP modems disable the Wifi in bridge mode. So simply check if your SSID is still available. If it is, there should be a possibility to use it.

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                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                    Yup, many 'modems' like that no longer route traffic after setting bridge mode because they no longer have a public IP to route it from. So you cannot use the wifi which relies on that.

                    Steve

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