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    intel i350-t4 always shows network connection down on pfsense 2.6 and higher

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    • stephenw10S
      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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      i350 is well supported. Just assign the interfaces as igb0 and igb1. Then use the output of ifconfig once the install is complete to discover which port is igb0.

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        NaibElSayel @stephenw10
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        @stephenw10
        ifconfig results in showing no carrier for status tried to assign interfaces again and link status is down, even tried running ifconfig igb0 up and its still not

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        • stephenw10S
          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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          Hmm, so you competed the setup and run ifconfig and all the igb NICs show no carrier even though the port itself has active link LEDs?

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            NaibElSayel @stephenw10
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            @stephenw10 yes

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              WN1X @NaibElSayel
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              @NaibElSayel You may want to check the Yottamark sticker on the card to rule out it being a fake.

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                NaibElSayel @WN1X
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                @WN1X why would it start doing my problem after 2.6, wouldn't it have always done it if it were fake?

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                • stephenw10S
                  stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                  Newer drivers trying to read something from the card that it isn't reporting correctly for example.

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                    NaibElSayel
                    last edited by NaibElSayel

                    I disabled the realtek onboard card, it works for a minute but I can't even get through the wizard on the gui before it stops working...
                    @WN1X @stephenw10

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                      WN1X @NaibElSayel
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                      @NaibElSayel Did you check the card to see if it is a fake, as I suggested?

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                      • stephenw10S
                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator @NaibElSayel
                        last edited by

                        @NaibElSayel said in intel i350-t4 always shows network connection down on pfsense 2.6 and higher:

                        I disabled the realtek onboard card, it works for a minute

                        What works? The i350?

                        Is anything logged?

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                          NaibElSayel @WN1X
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                          @WN1X it doesn't have a fancy sticker...bummer...but none of the ones I see online to buy like from amazon or ebay have them in the pictures...

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                            WN1X @NaibElSayel
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                            @NaibElSayel Check for a BradyID. You can check here: https://verifyintel.bradyid.com

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                            • stephenw10S
                              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                              Mostly the "fake" cards are OK it seems. I've never tried one myself but there are many reports here on the forum.

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                                NaibElSayel @stephenw10
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                                @stephenw10 @WN1X ya it is definitely fake...where would I find a real one in canada?

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                                • stephenw10S
                                  stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                                  Look for used OEM rebranded NICs: https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/list-of-nics-and-their-equivalent-oem-parts.20974/

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                                    NaibElSayel @stephenw10
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                                    @stephenw10
                                    https://www.ebay.com/itm/386941332791?epid=1775031989&itmmeta=01J4HW2R6KDK6PFYGGCRH7EXYV&hash=item5a17802d37%3Ag%3Ax9MAAOSwptFlv80f&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABQAaB%2BSipGjFE2%2BZtTIRdRIH1WNtbIekOyAhr6CUFmlNFkd5uc28xEGwDGH2nCADCnubQfuxdaY4OuD5iM0nBQ31ADwCNUmsjFp15KjsYS3F331LjGHnrAlDnfyIEFfdKofhdwu7sYc%2FePjXJQ62pC6GdRKA3k5oeD92HncGrAFXIu6aXJ%2B0o4Hv%2BrmD%2FNK1gYj5eCm1HHdiTqRubceBsO%2FoteyBRn9OKYYglAqUZ3rr53LNkxfTNv4Gllhja5M6RsXY0N25%2BtXfsivMRYruikfkTeYz836sVPK7eycc4yIi4vlpcdt6nji2I718bY6yvZb1KwGhHaLkMP%2FNXF003hF5o4365bZK3pkTDEdgmYAX8RCkPUPgwuS%2B%2FDGnAA6jE%2Fi3eX8jeMT9rUJz0699IWUrs6qe86qeY%2Fd2Hb%2BSmn7Uw%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7CDi7ykZA&LH_BIN=1
                                    is this a good one?

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                                      WN1X @stephenw10
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                                      @stephenw10 @NaibElSayel As Steve suggested, I have had very good luck purchasing used hardware from ServeTheHome.

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                                      • stephenw10S
                                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                        last edited by

                                        I mean I would expect that to be fine but I can't promise anything. I've never tested the particular NIC type.

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                                          NaibElSayel @stephenw10
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                                          @stephenw10 @WN1X thanks for both your input...I found a dell i350-t4 used...seems like a respectable source...from those serve the home forum post...

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                                            WN1X @NaibElSayel
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                                            @NaibElSayel Good luck and let us know how you make out with the replacement card. Make sure to check it is not a fake once it arrives.

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