Pfsense start with one ethernet port ?

[r0t9ae]

Hello all :)

I have one small, old laptop that i want to install pfsense.

1. I have to use pfsense with management switch or unmanaged switch is ok ?
2. The laptop has on Ethernet Port is ok to connect to the unmanaged switch and create multiple VLAN or is it better to buy management switch?

I am confused and i don't know how to start with pfsense. Cheers )

[stephenw10]

Yes, you can install and run with one NIC.

If you want to route/NAT you will need multiple interfaces and that usually means VLANs on that single NIC.

To break out those VLANs onto separate ports you will need a managed, VLAN capable, switch.

Steve

[JKnott]

@stephenw10 said in Pfsense start with one ethernet port ?:

To break out those VLANs onto separate ports you will need a managed, VLAN capable, switch.

And a computer that supports VLANs. Many laptops don't.

[stephenw10]

I've yet to see a NIC that couldn't do VLANs in pfSense, assuming it works at all. Maybe I've not been looking hard enough....