Netgate Discussion Forum
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Popular
    • Users
    • Search
    • Register
    • Login

    DCHP not sending router/gateway to endpoint after fresh install

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved DHCP and DNS
    2 Posts 2 Posters 767 Views
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • W
      wildfrog
      last edited by

      cross-posted from Installs & Upgrades

      Burned ISO to a DVD.
      Performed fresh install of v2.5.2 CE onto Protectli hardware.
      Connected macOS client system to LAN to configure pfSense.
      Mac pulls standard DHCP information - EXCEPT - the "Router" field is blank (as shown in the image)
      Screen Shot 2022-05-03 at 4.19.43 PM.png

      I can log in to the web UI and run the wizard, but even when the changes reload, the Router/Gateway information is blank.

      I experienced the same results with v2.6 CE using the same process.

      The only way I've gotten around this has been to wipe the system and install v2.5 CE - after which, everything works as expected. I was then able to successfully upgrade to v2.6 without incident.

      What could have been introduced after v2.5 that would cause this behavior? It's not a huge deal to start with 2.5 and upgrade, but I really shouldn't have to. Hoping for a solution.

      DerelictD 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • DerelictD
        Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate @wildfrog
        last edited by

        @wildfrog What is listed as the router in the DHCP server on LAN?

        If you really, really want to see what is going on, packet capture the DHCP traffic on the LAN and post it. Particularly interested in the DHCPOFFER from the server.

        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)

        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • First post
          Last post
        Copyright 2025 Rubicon Communications LLC (Netgate). All rights reserved.