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    Facing issues with DHCP and multiple APs.

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      TheAmongler
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      Hello, I have a fairly simple setup going on, however I am facing a strange issue.
      See, whenever I have 2 APs connected to the same switch connecting to the pfsense router, DHCP seems to stop working for devices that cannot randomize their MAC address, and then after waiting for a good while it works.
      Trying to set a static IP from on the device leads to the same problem but with ARP instead.
      I was hoping someone would help shed some light on this issue as I have been facing it for a while now to no avail.
      All switches are dumb switches.
      Pfsense is running virtualized in Proxmox, but I was facing the same issue with the same setup before migrating to Proxmox.
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        SteveITS Galactic Empire @TheAmongler
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        @TheAmongler what version are you on? There was a DHCP bug in 23.09 that caused repeated entries. Fixed in .1 and 2.7.2.

        Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
        When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
        Upvote ๐Ÿ‘ helpful posts!

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          TheAmongler @SteveITS
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          @SteveITS Thank you for your response.
          I was on 2.7.0 but updated to 2.7.2 and switched to the new DHCP backend but same exact issue still persists.

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            SteveITS Galactic Empire @TheAmongler
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            @TheAmongler FWIW I would wait until Kea is out of preview as it has numerous limitations still. But for plain DHCP it should be fine.

            Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
            When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
            Upvote ๐Ÿ‘ helpful posts!

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              TheAmongler @SteveITS
              last edited by

              @SteveITS Sadly same issue on the old backend as well.

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