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    Configuring LAN and WAN on ixo and ix1

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      LoneStarAg
      last edited by

      I have a XG-7100 and a fiber line coming into my router. Is it possible to set the LAN and WAN ports to the SFP ports? I’ve tried repeated times by changing the assignments and I can get DHCP but not able to ping the router and can’t access the gateway. Is there something I’m missing? Thank you.

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        Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
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        All you should have to do is use Interfaces > Assignments and reassign the WAN and LAN interfaces from the lagg VLANs to the ix0 and ix1 ports. All of the configuration, including firewall rules, dhcp servers, etc will follow.

        Are you sure you have good connectivity on the ix ports to whatever they are connecting to? What type of SFP/SFP+ modules are you using?

        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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          LoneStarAg
          last edited by

          I tried that and couldn’t get any connectivity on the WAN side. On the LAN side I had dhcp but couldn’t ping the router. I could ping other devices on the lan but not the router. I have a Ubiquiti powerbeam M5 that I get my internet from. It goes to a fiber adapter to convert from Ethernet to the sfp LC. I’m using Ubiquiti LC SFP modules. I’m wondering if that maybe the issue. I’m using a 10gtek fiber media converter. Any ideas?

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          • DerelictD Offline
            Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
            last edited by

            If you get DHCP on LAN (are you sure you are getting DHCP and not some cached lease showing up on the client) then you should be able to ping the pfSense LAN interface address if the firewall rules allow it. The default rules on LAN do.

            Does Status > Interfaces show both ix ports as Status up?

            Can you run the following and post the output?
            ifconfig -vm ix0
            ifconfig -vm ix1

            OK to obfuscate any public IP addresses there. Both are safe to run in Diagnostics > Command Prompt.

            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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              LoneStarAg
              last edited by

              I'm trying to post the output but it keeps marking it as spam. Any ideas?

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                LoneStarAg
                last edited by

                https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v4qvcma2rc11yqo/AACG6UoPriQSBfCyhYK0QM78a?dl=0
                Link to the output files

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                  LoneStarAg
                  last edited by

                  I have everything connected and looked at the interfaces. It shows the WAN link is down. It must be something with the media converter or the modules.Here is the output of the ifconfig.

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                    Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                    last edited by

                    What shows the WAN link as down? That shows active.

                    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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                      LoneStarAg
                      last edited by

                      Under Status—Interfaces. For some reason I swapped my IP address and gateway and now it shows active but the gateway is showing offline under Status—gateways. The info worked as is in my Ubiquiti USG. Kind of trying everything now.

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                      • DerelictD Offline
                        Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                        last edited by Derelict

                        Status > Interfaces has nothing to do with the gateway. It reflects link. And perhaps DHCP.

                        I would suggest you start at layer 1 and work your way up.

                        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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                          LoneStarAg
                          last edited by

                          I did figure out one thing. I changed out media converters and modules. I read on another forum that the 7100 won’t auto negotiate to 1gb and only does 10gb without the upgraded board. I looked on the speeds for the WAN port and it only lists 10gb. Can I get the board upgraded?

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                            Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
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                            Open a ticket at https://go.netgate.com/

                            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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                              LoneStarAg
                              last edited by

                              Thank you!

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