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    Nanostation Loco M2 not shown in DHCP Leases

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    • N
      newteks
      last edited by

      Hello,

      I have setup a captive portal and connected a Nanostation Loco M2 on it.

      Initially I can see the antenna in Status/DHCP Leases and access it using the IP shown on the list.

      After a while it disappears from the list and I can not access it using the IP.

      the antenna is working if I try to connect with a wireless device and it shows the captive portal page.

      Can you please advice.

      thanks

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        newteks
        last edited by

        There must be something in the captive portal firewall.

        If I connect the antenna on my normal LAN that does not have captive portal I can see the antenna, access it and see all the devices connected to it.

        is there something i am missing?

        thanks

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        • GertjanG
          Gertjan
          last edited by

          Hi,

          If, for example, you think your issue is DHCP related, you could be sure about that within a couple of minutes :
          On a client (already) connected to the Captive Portal, release you IP :
          On a Microrosoft Windows PC, you do this :

          ipconfig /release
          

          and after a couple of seconds :

          ipconfig /renew
          

          The DHCP logs on pfSense will show you the DHCP negotiation in real time.

          Do the same test with a wired connection, and wireless.

          What do you mean when you talk about "atennna" ? Your access point ? And so, how is this AP set up ?

          @newteks:

          There must be something in the captive portal firewall.
          ….
          is there something i am missing?

          Yep, you missed this part : have a look for yourself  ;)
          When you check out this page Captive Portal Troubleshooting you will discover that you can not block DHCP traffic - it passes through using one of the first ipfw firewall rules, before your own GUI rules are used/applied.
          Enter console, hit "8" and then

          ipfw show
          

          and

          ipfw table all list
          

          (these are solid for thousands of pfSense installs, yours included)

          So, up to you to describe your setup up until something pops up that could look like an issue.

          No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
          Edit : and where are the logs ??

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            newteks
            last edited by

            thanks for your help.

            I also followed this instructions step by step and it is working now:
            Youtube Video

            in addition to that I added the MAC of the Nanostation M2 Access point to Captive Portal/MACS and now I can access the Nanostation M2 Settings.

            thanks

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            • DerelictD
              Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
              last edited by

              I wouldn't have my AP management addresses on the same network/VLAN as the captive portal (and the guests) but that's probably just me.

              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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                newteks
                last edited by

                Hello,

                yes I dont want my quest to be on the same ip pool with the local access points.

                how it is possible to isolate them ?

                thanks

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                • DerelictD
                  Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                  last edited by

                  Different VLANs. Ask Ubiquiti.

                  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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                    newteks
                    last edited by

                    that is a good advice.

                    If I use VLAN on nanostation loco m2 will I be able to see the devices connected on PFSense ?

                    also I would like to stop using ubiquity for repeaters as they only have ability to link up to 6 repeaters as WDS stations (i already have 8 nanostations) what do you suggest to make a mesh network to cover 9square km with mountains !!!! :)

                    thanks again for your help.

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                    • DerelictD
                      Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                      last edited by

                      That all sounds like material for questions for Ubiquiti.

                      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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