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    Route firewall itself to internet when no default GW is selected

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    • R
      rob.stewart
      last edited by

      Hello all,
      I have the problem with OpenVPN clients interface settings: https://forum.netgate.com/topic/146323/multi-hop-openvpn-and-wrong-interface-issue-or-bad-configuration
      I didn't get help on that topic so far so I found the solution. I need to set my default gateway to none and my problem is solved, but then FW itself can't reach internet (for updates, NTP). So my question is how to route FW itselt to internet when there is no default gateway selected. I tried static routing, FW rules but no success. Anyone can help?
      Thanks

      Rob

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      • NogBadTheBadN
        NogBadTheBad
        last edited by NogBadTheBad

        Google pfSense Killswitch, I think thats what you're really after.

        Andy

        1 x Netgate SG-4860 - 3 x Linksys LGS308P - 1 x Aruba InstantOn AP22

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        • jimpJ
          jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
          last edited by

          You have to have a default gateway for the firewall to get out. The "solution" in the other thread is incorrect.

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          • JeGrJ
            JeGr LAYER 8 Moderator
            last edited by

            no_wan_egress is your Google/pfSense search topic of the moment... or have a look at @Derelict's signature.

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