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    New install PFSense 2.5.0 DNS resolver issue

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      kris11
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      Hi guys I am a noob at networking and really need help.

      I recently installed PFSense in a PC and I have followed the right way to install it and everything works fine, except that I can't ping anything outside my router and PFSense. I tried pinging google.com but to no avail. How can I make my PFSense ping outside or give internet to my switch? really sorry for this noob question.

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        SteveITS Rebel Alliance @kris11
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        The default LAN rules should allow from LAN to any. Can you ping an IP address, e.g. 8.8.8.8? Can you ping from pfSense (diagnostics menu).

        To upgrade, select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings. When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to reboot, or more depending on packages, CPU, and/or disk speed.
        Only install packages for your version of pfSense.
        Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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          kris11 @SteveITS
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          @teamits

          it says ping to no route

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            SteveITS Rebel Alliance @kris11
            last edited by

            The inability to ping an IP sounds like a connection issue not a DNS issue. If pfSense can't ping that implies an ISP issue. Can you traceroute out to an IP from the diagnostics menu to see how far you get?

            To upgrade, select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings. When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to reboot, or more depending on packages, CPU, and/or disk speed.
            Only install packages for your version of pfSense.
            Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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