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    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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      TheBetterSort
      last edited by

      Also, I set it's IP to static 192.168.1.2 so how would pfSense give it an IP?

      But it's not showing up in the pfSense DHCP leases, I guess with good reason.
      I REALLY don't want to do a reset. Like REALLY. With a  passion.

      Is there a way to check ALL clients connected to pfSense (not just DHCP)

      @johnpoz:

      so you set wan to switch - so your using wan?  Us a actual LAN port!!

      I am. I just included that bit of information because I'm sure I did. but everything is connected to actual LAN ports.

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      • johnpozJ
        johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
        last edited by

        So your Pc is connected to lan port of dd-wrt router, your pfsense is connect to different lan port on dd-wrt router.  Your PC got an IP from pfsense dhcp??

        On 192.168.1.0/24 and you can ping pfsense lan port..  But you can not access dd-wrt on 192.168.1.2??

        Then you did not correctly set its IP..  Or you have a mac address issue, or dd-wrt is broken ;)  since its switch ports are currently working any your cables are good if you can talk to pfsense through your dd-wrt lan ports.

        Why are you apposed to hard reset?  It takes 2 minutes to set it up as AP from default..

        and this just confuses the shit out of me
        "Also, I set it's IP to static 192.168.1.2 so how would pfSense give it an IP?"

        So you think pfsense should be giving your dd-wrt router an IP??  What??  I am confused at this statement I can not tell if your just not getting the basics or what?  As to checking devices that pfsense can see - just ping from pfsense if you want…  But no pfsense is not going to list every device on the network..

        edit: did you muck around with any other dd-wrt configs like putting ports in vlans or anything like that?

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          TheBetterSort
          last edited by

          @johnpoz:

          So your Pc is connected to lan port of dd-wrt router, your pfsense is connect to different lan port on dd-wrt router.  Your PC got an IP from pfsense dhcp??

          On 192.168.1.0/24 and you can ping pfsense lan port..  But you can not access dd-wrt on 192.168.1.2??

          Then you did not correctly set its IP..  Or you have a mac address issue, or dd-wrt is broken ;)  since its switch ports are currently working any your cables are good if you can talk to pfsense through your dd-wrt lan ports.

          Why are you apposed to hard reset?  It takes 2 minutes to set it up as AP from default..

          That's exactly what's happening. Both on the same subnet. PC got served an IP from pfSense through DD-WRT Lan port.

          Ughh. I'll do a hard reset then.

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            kejianshi
            last edited by

            Short answer is yes. You could continue without a reset.
            However if there is a typo or something in there, you would end up wasting hours or days vs minutes on the reset.

            Other advice.  In that DDWRT document.  Use the long version.

            Also:

            Instep 3:  All the so-called optional stuff is mandatory and turn off NTP in DDWRT

            Open the Setup -> Basic Setup tab

            WAN Connection Type : Disabled
                Local IP Address: 192.168.1.2 (i.e. different from primary router and out of primary router's DHCP pool)
                Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (i.e. same as primary router)
                DHCP Server: Disable (also uncheck DNSmasq options)
                (Recommended) Gateway/Local DNS: Make sure you use 192.168.1.1 here if thats what you set as pfsense LAN!!!!!!
                (Optional) Assign WAN Port to Switch (visible only with WAN Connection Type set to disabled): Enable this if you want to use WAN port as a switch port
                (Optional) NTP Client: Enable/Disable (if Enabled, specify Gateway/Local DNS above)

            in step 7, none of that is optional.  Its mandatory.

            Open the Services -> Services tab

            (Optional) DNSMasq: Disable (enable if you use additional DNSMasq settings)
                (Optional) ttraff Daemon: Disable
                Save

            in step 9, all those recommended settings are not recommended.  They are mandatory.

            Open the Administration -> Management tab

            (Recommended) Info Site Password Protection: Enable
                (Recommended) Routing: Disabled (enable if you need to route between interfaces)
                Apply Settings and connect Ethernet cable to main router via LAN-to-LAN uplink*
                Reboot router to be sure all settings have been applied.
                You may have to reboot your own PC or do "ipconfig /release" + "ipconfig /renew" from the Windows command line.

            If you were to follow this guide, omitting the "optional" settings, it wouldn't work for you.

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              kejianshi
              last edited by

              Look up at my setting I added in previous comment also.

              (Recommended) Gateway/Local DNS: Make sure you use 192.168.1.1 here if thats what you set as pfsense LAN!!!!!!

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              • johnpozJ
                johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
                last edited by

                "They are mandatory."

                BS – sorry but you sure an the hell do not need to put wan port into your switch ports, nor do you have to setup gateway or dns on your lan..  In what case does the web ui or dd-wrt need to know how to get off its network to be a AP??

                And you sure and the hell do not need to disable routing -- your not using it, but does not mean it can not be ON...

                Those settings are all tweaks and not "mandatory" that is for damn sure -- Give it an IP you can access is not even really required!!  the only thing required is turn off its freaking dhcp server or your going to have problems!!!  But it really does not need an IP on the current network if your wireless is setup how you want it all ready.. Or you don't mind putting a pc on its network to access the gui, etc..

                Not sure where your getting mandatory anything from those settings - your just trying to confuse him or make it seem more complicated??

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                If you get confused: Listen to the Music Play
                Please don't Chat/PM me for help, unless mod related
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                  TheBetterSort
                  last edited by

                  Also, No, I do understand how these things work. I know pfSense won't be giving the router an IP.
                  I just said that in response to someone asking.

                  @kejianshi:

                  Short answer is yes. You could continue without a reset.
                  However if there is a typo or something in there, you would end up wasting hours or days vs minutes on the reset.

                  Other advice.  In that DDWRT document.  Use the long version.

                  Also:

                  Instep 3:  All the so-called optional stuff is mandatory and turn off NTP in DDWRT

                  Open the Setup -> Basic Setup tab

                  WAN Connection Type : Disabled
                     Local IP Address: 192.168.1.2 (i.e. different from primary router and out of primary router's DHCP pool)
                     Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (i.e. same as primary router)
                     DHCP Server: Disable (also uncheck DNSmasq options)
                     (Recommended) Gateway/Local DNS: Make sure you use 192.168.1.1 here if thats what you set as pfsense LAN!!!!!!
                     (Optional) Assign WAN Port to Switch (visible only with WAN Connection Type set to disabled): Enable this if you want to use WAN port as a switch port
                     (Optional) NTP Client: Enable/Disable (if Enabled, specify Gateway/Local DNS above)

                  in step 7, none of that is optional.  Its mandatory.

                  Open the Services -> Services tab

                  (Optional) DNSMasq: Disable (enable if you use additional DNSMasq settings)
                     (Optional) ttraff Daemon: Disable
                     Save

                  in step 9, all those recommended settings are not recommended.  They are mandatory.

                  Open the Administration -> Management tab

                  (Recommended) Info Site Password Protection: Enable
                     (Recommended) Routing: Disabled (enable if you need to route between interfaces)
                     Apply Settings and connect Ethernet cable to main router via LAN-to-LAN uplink*
                     Reboot router to be sure all settings have been applied.
                     You may have to reboot your own PC or do "ipconfig /release" + "ipconfig /renew" from the Windows command line.

                  If you were to follow this guide, omitting the "optional" settings, it wouldn't work for you.

                  Thank you very much for all your time. This seems to have worked. I also put the hostname I specified in pfSense into DD-WRT this time. Everything seems to be working now.

                  I'll reboot both "routers" and see if it keeps working. Then I'll report back.

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                    kejianshi
                    last edited by

                    I'm glad its all good…

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                      TheBetterSort
                      last edited by

                      I'm back. I had a small issue with the 5GHz radio in DD-WRT, but restarting it again solved it.
                      Everything it working great.

                      Thank you, all.
                      Is there a thanking or rep system on this forum I could use to show my gratitude?

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                        kejianshi
                        last edited by

                        Yes - I have a Bank Routing Number and Account Number for expressing appreciation…

                        (kidding - I don't think there is anything like that on this site)

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                          TheBetterSort
                          last edited by

                          @kejianshi:

                          Yes - I have a Bank Routing Number and Account Number for expressing appreciation…

                          (kidding - I don't think there is anything like that on this site)

                          LOL  ;D
                          Well, thanks again.

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                            doktornotor Banned
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                            @kejianshi:

                            Yes - I have a Bank Routing Number and Account Number for expressing appreciation…

                            I only take beer… so, if you manage to set up beer-over-ip tunnel, I'll be happy to be your guest. :D

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