Configure remaining lans to behave as a switch
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I have quad nic and by the default config is wan and a lan. How do I configure the other two lans to behave like switch? They have to be on the same ip addr, and be a DHCP server.
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I have quad nic and by the default config is wan and a lan. How do I configure the other two lans to behave like switch? They have to be on the same ip addr, and be a DHCP server.
Look under :-
Interfaces -> Bridges
But you'd be better off buying a managed switch.
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oh my gawd….
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Thanks, I did not want to buy a managed switch but I probably have to now.
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they are not expensive.. You don't need a fully managed enterprise switch with 48 ports..
You can pick up a 8 port get "smart" switch that can do vlans for like $40 these days. Multiple brands to choose from.. I have seen them few bucks less then even their dumb counterparts sometimes.
here
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Gigabit-Ethernet-Managed-TL-SG108E/dp/B00K4DS5KU
$30https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M1C0186/
Netgear option $40. -
Doesn't even need to be managed based on the info given.
Here's one for $12. I'll bet under $10 is possible.
https://www.amazon.com/Brash-Networks-Desktop-Ethernet-BN105/dp/B01MU79NFU/
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^ true anyone wanting to bridge interfaces to be on the same layer 2.. Only needs a dumb switch to take on that role.
