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    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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      alphacharles99
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      Hello all I’ve been trying for hours to get my pfsense up and running. I’m using a google home router and a netgear modem.

      I can:
      Connect to the configuration page
      See two green arrows, one for wan and the other for Lan

      I don’t:
      have Internet connection
      See an ip address next the wan on the dashboard

      I’ve reset both the modem and router.

      Much help is appreciated.

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        SteveITS Galactic Empire
        last edited by

        Looks like you've posted a few times...

        What is the pfSense WAN plugged into, the NetGear? ISP router? Is that device providing DHCP?

        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 👍 helpful posts!

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          alphacharles99 @SteveITS
          last edited by

          @teamits hi I’m new to this forum site . Sorry for that.

          The wan is plugged into my cable modem “netgear.”

          I can’t tell whether it’s providing dhcp or static.

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            SteveITS Galactic Empire
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            If the pfSense isn't getting a DHCP IP from it then it likely isn't, and you'd have to enter a static IP address that is in the NetGear's subnet, with the NetGear as its gateway.

            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 👍 helpful posts!

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