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    PFsense CE 2.5.1 NAT broken on interface != default WAN

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      j.sejo1 @bennyc
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      @bennyc said in PFsense CE 2.5.1 NAT broken on interface != default WAN:

      No workaround or quick fix. See latest reply from Jim Pingle here: issue 11805
      The issue seems to be "in kernel" so bummer, we need to wait it out.

      UPDATE for: Jim Pingle

      2.6.0 snapshots are currently working correctly, and the fix was checked into RELENG_2_5_0. Whatever release happens next will behave correctly either way (e.g. a 2.6.0 release or a 2.5.x point or patch release).

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        infosamu.it
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        I have the same issue. We have nat rules on a multiwan configuration. Upgrading from 2.5.0 to 2.5.1 nat rules on wan1 works but those on wan2 are not working.

        we had to restore from backup. :(

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          finnschi @infosamu.it
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          +1 here I have the same issue with multi-WAN ..

          I was going nuts why my vpn wasnt working anymore... out of options I googled if it was a issue with 2.5.1..

          well at least I can stop blaming myself :P

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            vajonam Rebel Alliance @finnschi
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            Think this was the fix.

            https://github.com/pfsense/FreeBSD-src/commit/cf7fd16ddcc36499c6dae90074335e889dc9e484

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              infosamu.it @vajonam
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              @vajonam can you explain how to solve the issue?

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                slu @infosamu.it
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                @infosamu-it
                since the kernel must be rebuild, no chance to fix this with the patch package.
                We also wait for a new pfSense release since we have issues with this bug.

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                  vajonam Rebel Alliance @infosamu.it
                  last edited by vajonam

                  @infosamu-it since netgate hasn't released the build tools, not much we can do but wait for the next release AFAIK. 2.6.0 is an option but there are a few issues with that I know of

                  kernel panics #11839
                  counters 0/0 #11775
                  Also rate limiting seems broken as per another user. maybe related to #11775.

                  pfsense fun!

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                    shpokas
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                    Any timeframe we can expect a fix to be released?
                    Neither downgrade nor development version seems a great choice.

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                      vajonam Rebel Alliance @shpokas
                      last edited by

                      I am also just a user who shares your pain, stuck on 2.5.1, any guesses will just be speculation at at this time.

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                        joao maria @vajonam
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                        @vajonam

                        tambem tive esse problema, resolvi assim
                        5fd539d0-1a09-4317-ae52-cbb60f30ed2b-image.png desabilito - starto o serviço depois desmarco e funcionou.

                        João Oliveira

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                          vajonam Rebel Alliance @joao maria
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                          @joao-maria Hmm.. not sure I wan to disable firewall :-)

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                            vajonam Rebel Alliance @vajonam
                            last edited by vajonam

                            @vajonam This is not true netgate has released the right build tools. together with another user I was able build the new kernel and install and can confirm it fixes the problem. so we have to hurry up and wait for a p1 or some such release officially.

                            For others interested.
                            https://github.com/Augustin-FL/building-pfsense-iso-from-source

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                              slu @vajonam
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                              @vajonam
                              thank you for this really detailed documentation!

                              Maybe you can help Netgate to build -p1? 😉

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                                neo666
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                                After many months with 2.4.5 I finally decided to upgrade to 2.5.1 last weekend and now I'm really upset about not having read the release notes and seen this topic before.

                                Fortunately, I had few NAT rules on the secondary links and I managed to resolve it relatively quickly, but I will have to hope that my main link does not stop.

                                I am miles away from the server (which is physical), rollback to the previous version is unthinkable at the moment.

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                                  encyklopedi @neo666
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                                  @neo666 I have just updated my pfsense today to 2.6.0-devel and that solved the problem. And as you i am also upset that netgate can let this bug happen and not make an quick patch for 2.5.1. An other question i have is why is not the plus version of pfsense effected. Now i am forced to run devel version in production.

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                                    vjizzle @encyklopedi
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                                    @encyklopedi The plus version is paid and despite Netgate saying they will treat pfsense CE the same as the Plus version, pfsense CE is on the slow-track. Bug is fixed in the Plus version within days, the CE version just a pet project. And nobody give me bs that it is fixed in 2.6 so CE is not going to be left behind! 2.6 and the CE version is just a big testing ground for Netgate so they can keep Plus version stable a reliable for paying customers. Why don’t they just admit it, would clear up a lot of confusion and people would be able to make a strategic choice if to continue with Netgate product or what version to choose.

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                                      encyklopedi @vjizzle
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                                      @vjizzle I don't have a problem if that the case. But then should Netgate be open with that. So if people/corporations feel the need for quick support they know that they need to be on the plus-version and not on CE-version.

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                                        vjizzle @encyklopedi
                                        last edited by vjizzle

                                        @encyklopedi Exactly my point. Put your big-boy pants on and just come clean and do it quick.

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                                          shpokas @encyklopedi
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                                          @encyklopedi

                                          Where does that leave the pfSense CE releases? This is a burning question for our users, and for good reason. ... We’re already planning a pfSense CE 2.6 release in mid-2021.

                                          So as I start to realize now, they won't do any bug fixes anymore. Screw you guys.

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                                            slu @shpokas
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                                            I can not understand why this problem is not in the know issues list, people still run into this known issue...

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