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      toxicdog
      last edited by

      I setup the firewall rules for the ddwrt AP to allow any. and I set my ddwrt gateway to 192.168.1.1 My ddwrt lan is 192.168.1.2 I have a limited connection now to the AP and I am not able to access the AP

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      ![ddwrt firewall rule.png](/public/imported_attachments/1/ddwrt firewall rule.png)
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      ![ddwrt interface setup.png](/public/imported_attachments/1/ddwrt interface setup.png)
      ![ddwrt interface setup.png_thumb](/public/imported_attachments/1/ddwrt interface setup.png_thumb)

      HP T5740
      1.6Ghz Intel Atom
      4GB Ram
      PCIe riser
      3 Gigabit network ports
      Wireless HP N Atheros card
      16GB Flash stick.
      AP Linksys E8400

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      • johnpozJ
        johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
        last edited by

        dude!!!

        You didn't set any network on this dd-wrt interface you created.. So how would anything work???

        If your going to use a new pfsense interface.. You have to give it an IP!!!  lets make it 192.168.2.1/24

        There is NO gateway on this interface.. Its jut another lan interface..

        You then need to setup dhcp server on this interface..  Make the pool for example 192.168.2.10 to 250.. This gives you couple of ips to play with on both ends of the range for static or reservations.

        Then on dd-wrt give it IP 192.168.2.2, with gateway 192.168.2.1 (pfsense IP in this network)

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          toxicdog
          last edited by

          I'm now able to get a limited connection to my ddwrt router and able to access within the network but still no wifi. I attached my config I think I did everything you said to do? I think I might have done something wrong in the ddwrt dhcp server setup though???

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          ![ddwrt dhcp server setup.png](/public/imported_attachments/1/ddwrt dhcp server setup.png)
          ![ddwrt dhcp server setup.png_thumb](/public/imported_attachments/1/ddwrt dhcp server setup.png_thumb)
          ![ddwrt firewall rule.png](/public/imported_attachments/1/ddwrt firewall rule.png)
          ![ddwrt firewall rule.png_thumb](/public/imported_attachments/1/ddwrt firewall rule.png_thumb)

          HP T5740
          1.6Ghz Intel Atom
          4GB Ram
          PCIe riser
          3 Gigabit network ports
          Wireless HP N Atheros card
          16GB Flash stick.
          AP Linksys E8400

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            toxicdog
            last edited by

            I thank you for all the detailed information you gave me. I'm up and running!!! I just had to reboot the pfsense box. Iv'e been working on this for almost two weeks now. Finally!!!!!!!!!!!  ;) I once again thank everyone for being patient and helpful.

            HP T5740
            1.6Ghz Intel Atom
            4GB Ram
            PCIe riser
            3 Gigabit network ports
            Wireless HP N Atheros card
            16GB Flash stick.
            AP Linksys E8400

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            • johnpozJ
              johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
              last edited by

              Why are blocking bogon on a lan side interface.. How would bogon traffic ever hit that interface???

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                toxicdog
                last edited by

                I just did it really for no reason.

                HP T5740
                1.6Ghz Intel Atom
                4GB Ram
                PCIe riser
                3 Gigabit network ports
                Wireless HP N Atheros card
                16GB Flash stick.
                AP Linksys E8400

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                • johnpozJ
                  johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
                  last edited by

                  That is never a good thing on a firewall ;) heheeh

                  If you worried about traffic hitting that interface that is NOT from that network, the better thing to do would be for the source to be limited to that network.. ie ddwrt network in your case.

                  An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools
                  If you get confused: Listen to the Music Play
                  Please don't Chat/PM me for help, unless mod related
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                    toxicdog
                    last edited by

                    Do I really need to download the new update>? I just got this box up and running. I don't want to mess it up like I see some have when updating.

                    HP T5740
                    1.6Ghz Intel Atom
                    4GB Ram
                    PCIe riser
                    3 Gigabit network ports
                    Wireless HP N Atheros card
                    16GB Flash stick.
                    AP Linksys E8400

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                    • johnpozJ
                      johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
                      last edited by

                      What update are you talking about?  Current is 2.3.2-p1, what version are you running?  Oh I see from your screenshot.. Yeah you should update!!

                      Should of really updated when you first installed it before doing anything else ;)

                      I have been running pfsense for years and years..  I do not recall an issue with any update.. Users that have problems did not read the caveats to the upgrade, were jumping multiple versions, etc.

                      If your worried, take a backup of your config (which is good to do anyway now and then even if not upgrading).  This way if something does go funky on your.  Its as simple as reinstall and load your backup config.  5 minutes tops ;)

                      The p1 update to 2.3.2 has been out for quite some time.. Sept 27.. So your not jumping the gun the minute it came out..

                      It behooves you to be running current code, especially on security software.  Not saying you have to jump the second they come out or anything.  If your hesitant on such upgrades then sure give it a day or so, week to see if anyone screaming about something broken..  But this update has been out for quite some time!!  I would update to it yes!

                      An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools
                      If you get confused: Listen to the Music Play
                      Please don't Chat/PM me for help, unless mod related
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                        toxicdog
                        last edited by

                        My gf is getting a T shirt with this on it to wear. An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools. I'm getting one also.  8) We both  find it hilarious.

                        HP T5740
                        1.6Ghz Intel Atom
                        4GB Ram
                        PCIe riser
                        3 Gigabit network ports
                        Wireless HP N Atheros card
                        16GB Flash stick.
                        AP Linksys E8400

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                        • johnpozJ
                          johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
                          last edited by

                          heheeh ;) Fantastic… Love to see a pic when you get them ;)

                          And yes quite often I need many a drink to not want to reach through screen and strangle some people...

                          An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools
                          If you get confused: Listen to the Music Play
                          Please don't Chat/PM me for help, unless mod related
                          SG-4860 24.11 | Lab VMs 2.8, 24.11

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