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    [CLOSED - Can't reproduce] IPSec using alias IP instead of WAN IP

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      amello
      last edited by

      Guys,

      Don't want to report this as a bug without getting confirmation it is not a misconfiguration on my part.

      Again, here's the scenario:

      • Main site with five public IPs;

      • WAN configured as x.x.x.81/29

      • IP Alias configured as:
        -- x.x.x.82/29
        -- x.x.x.83/29
        -- x.x.x.84/29
        -- x.x.x.85/29

      • IPSEC Phase 1 Interface configured as WAN

      • When trying to connect, won't connect

      • IPSEC log shows pf sending request as x.x.x.83, instead of using the WAN IP x.x.x.81

      Ideas?

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      • DerelictD
        Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
        last edited by

        You should probably post screen shots instead of a summary of what you think you have done. Likely that something is done incorrectly.

        WAN interface, VIPs, IPsec Phase 1.

        Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
        A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
        DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
        Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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          amello
          last edited by

          As requested:

          0_1531159788069_WAN Configuration.png

          0_1531159807911_IP Alias configuration.png

          0_1531159825127_NAT 1-1.png

          0_1531159839200_IPSec Phase I.png

          0_1531159870082_IPSec log.png

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          • DerelictD
            Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
            last edited by

            That all looks like it should work. Sending a PM.

            Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
            A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
            DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
            Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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            • DerelictD
              Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
              last edited by

              Out of curiosity is the correct VIP used in IPsec of you select a VIP to bind to as the interface on the Phase 1? Say .82?

              Not sure why yours is doing that yet. There are untold thousands of people binding IPsec to wan with IP Aliases on the interface.

              Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
              A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
              DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
              Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                amello
                last edited by amello

                My phase I uses the WAN interface, wish has the .81 IP assigned to it. My .81 IP isn't used for any IP Alias or anything else. When looking my ipsec.conf I see the .83 as the left interface IP, so assume the appliance is getting the WAN on Phase I and translating to .83 - one of the IP Alias.
                I did try to create a IP Alias for the .81 to have it on the selection for the Phase I, but it don't seem to be allowed (maybe also wrong).
                Hope I have answered your question.
                Will PM a screen shot with the options I have.
                Please be careful with my Public IPs and domain :)
                I can setup a conference call and share screen so you can see.

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                • DerelictD
                  Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                  last edited by Derelict

                  I was asking if you deliberately set IPsec to use .82, does it configure IPsec to use .82? You would just select the VIP in the interface selection you showed.

                  I understand that you are seeing .83 in the config even though you should be seeing .81.

                  You should not try to create a VIP for .81 nor should you have to. .81 is the interface address.

                  Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                  A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                  DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                  Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                    amello @Derelict
                    last edited by

                    No, haven't set my IPSec to .82. It is set to WAN you per pics sent.

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                    • DerelictD
                      Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                      last edited by

                      Can you try it?

                      Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                      A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                      DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                      Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                        amello @Derelict
                        last edited by

                        When setting to .82, IPSec tried to connect with it:

                        04[NET] sending packet: from x.x.x.82[500] to 24.x.x.79[500]

                        Changing back to WAN, it's back to .83:

                        04[NET] sending packet: from x.x.x.83[500] to 24.x.x.79[500]

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                        • DerelictD
                          Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                          last edited by

                          That is really very strange. I didn't see anything in your config that would cause that. It's fairly straightforward. I will try to duplicate it here. Not sure how long that will take.

                          Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                          A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                          DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                          Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                            amello
                            last edited by

                            Doing some tests, removed my IP Alias, disabled/enabled my Phase I, and the left IP was correct. Tried to connect and it did:

                            0_1531703521102_e4c68c57-0737-48e5-a51f-00396c308cb7-image.png

                            I've added my IP Alias back/disconnected/reconnected fine.

                            Disabled/re-enabled with the IP Alias configured and again, the left IP on my ipsec.conf is back to the 2nd IP Alias (my .83).

                            Could it be something on ipsec_get_phase1_src?

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                            • DerelictD
                              Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                              last edited by

                              Probably not. But if you have a definitive set of steps to reproduce it can be looked at.

                              Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                              A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                              DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                              Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                                amello
                                last edited by

                                Steps:

                                • Removed IP Alias
                                • Disabled/Enabled IPSec Phase I
                                • IPSec tunnel connected
                                • Added IP Alias
                                • Disconnected/reconnected tunnel -> OK
                                • Disabled/Enabled IPSec Phase I
                                • Tried to connect IPSec -> Using wrong IP, so not connected

                                Also:

                                • Today I decided to do a fresh install with:

                                Version 2.4.3-RELEASE (amd64)
                                built on Mon Mar 26 18:02:04 CDT 2018
                                FreeBSD 11.1-RELEASE-p7

                                • Restored my config and IPSec is connecting
                                • Will update to 2.4.3_1 and report.
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                                  amello
                                  last edited by

                                  Here's the results:

                                  --- Started update ---

                                  Updating repositories metadata...
                                  Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
                                  pfSense-core repository is up to date.
                                  Updating pfSense repository catalogue...
                                  done.
                                  pfSense repository is up to date.
                                  All repositories are up to date.
                                  2.4.3_1 version of pfSense is available
                                  Downloading upgrade packages...
                                  Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
                                  pfSense-core repository is up to date.
                                  Updating pfSense repository catalogue...
                                  pfSense repository is up to date.
                                  All repositories are up to date.
                                  Checking for upgrades (9 candidates): ......... done
                                  Processing candidates (9 candidates): ......... done
                                  The following 8 package(s) will be affected (of 0 checked):

                                  Installed packages to be UPGRADED:
                                  sqlite3: 3.21.0_1 -> 3.22.0_1 [pfSense]
                                  pfSense-rc: 2.4.3 -> 2.4.3_1 [pfSense-core]
                                  pfSense-kernel-pfSense: 2.4.3 -> 2.4.3_1 [pfSense-core]
                                  pfSense-default-config: 2.4.3 -> 2.4.3_1 [pfSense-core]
                                  pfSense-base: 2.4.3 -> 2.4.3_1 [pfSense-core]
                                  pfSense: 2.4.3 -> 2.4.3_1 [pfSense]
                                  perl5: 5.24.3 -> 5.24.4 [pfSense]
                                  libnghttp2: 1.29.0 -> 1.31.1 [pfSense]

                                  Number of packages to be upgraded: 8

                                  67 MiB to be downloaded.
                                  [1/8] Fetching sqlite3-3.22.0_1.txz: .......... done
                                  [2/8] Fetching pfSense-rc-2.4.3_1.txz: .. done
                                  [3/8] Fetching pfSense-kernel-pfSense-2.4.3_1.txz: .......... done
                                  [4/8] Fetching pfSense-default-config-2.4.3_1.txz: . Done

                                  System update failed!

                                  --- Update ended with errors ---

                                  • System rebooted and shows:

                                  Version 2.4.3-RELEASE-p1 (amd64)
                                  built on Thu May 10 15:02:52 CDT 2018
                                  FreeBSD 11.1-RELEASE-p10

                                  • IPSec status shows connected ...

                                  • Failing update have been reported by several users, so not new

                                  • Can't reproduce after freshly installing for a second time -- please note the previous installation was fresh and config restored as well.

                                  • I'm closing this as can't reproduce -- please let me know if is there anything else I can test for you guys.

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