Setup failover WAN
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Hello
After setting up my pfSense from scratch, I want to setup a failover WAN.
My failover WAN is a router already doing PPPoE so I just need to connect it and pass thru the internet connection.
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Nothing?
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https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/multiwan/index.html
-Rico
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@rico said in Setup failover WAN:
https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/multiwan/index.html
This literally says nothing on how to set it up.
The fact that ChatGPT says more than that page....
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Could you tell me, step by step, how to setup a failover WAN on pfSense?
ChatGPT
Certainly! I can provide you with a general step-by-step guide on how to set up a failover WAN (Wide Area Network) on pfSense, a popular open-source firewall and routing software. Please note that the instructions may vary slightly depending on the version of pfSense you are using. Here's a general outline of the process:
Install pfSense: Begin by installing pfSense on your desired hardware or virtual machine. You can download the latest version of pfSense from the official website.
Configure WAN interfaces: Connect your primary and backup internet connections to your pfSense device. Configure the primary WAN interface first by navigating to "Interfaces" in the pfSense web interface and selecting "WAN." Provide the necessary configuration details, such as IP addressing, gateway, DNS servers, and any additional settings specific to your connection.
Configure the secondary WAN interface: Repeat the previous step for the backup WAN interface. You can assign it as OPT1 (or another available interface) and configure the IP addressing, gateway, and DNS servers for the backup connection.
Configure gateway groups: Next, you'll create a gateway group to define the failover behavior. Go to "System" and select "Routing" followed by "Gateway Groups." Click on the "Add" button to create a new gateway group. Give it a name (e.g., "WAN_Failover_Group") and select "Failover" as the type.
Add gateways to the gateway group: In the gateway group configuration, you'll add the primary and backup WAN gateways. Click on the "Add" button under "Tier 1" and select your primary WAN gateway from the drop-down menu. Repeat the process for the backup WAN gateway, adding it as "Tier 2" to the gateway group.
Configure firewall rules: To ensure traffic fails over correctly, you need to set up appropriate firewall rules. Go to "Firewall" and select "Rules." Edit the existing rule for your LAN network (or create a new one if needed) and set the gateway to the gateway group you created in the previous step.
Verify failover: At this point, you can test the failover functionality by disconnecting the primary WAN connection or disabling it. Observe if the backup WAN connection becomes active and traffic continues to flow. You can monitor the WAN status and gateway group status in the pfSense dashboard or through the "Status" menu.
Fine-tune failover settings: Optionally, you can adjust the failover behavior and settings based on your requirements. For example, you can modify the failover thresholds, such as the number of failed pings before switching gateways, or adjust the monitoring IP address for gateway status checks.
By following these steps, you should be able to set up a failover WAN configuration on pfSense. However, please note that the process may vary based on your network setup and specific requirements. Always consult the pfSense documentation or community forums for detailed instructions and troubleshooting guidance specific to your setup.
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Ok... how about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svZ6PKqGdtg (Netgate official)?
-Rico
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@riahc8
Any progress?i am considering setting this up as well. The item for me is the 2100 device is switch and has no OPT ports. The only instructions I can find for making one of the ports a discrete port is to establish it as a VLAN. Which then seems to create a whole new set of issues for establishing is as a WAN failover.
I'm clearly missing something (likely something simple too), but have to agree that the documentation has too many paths (links that lead to information that may or may not apply) they often don't seem to tie together.
A nice step by step for a specific device (family) would be handy and save a lot of time.
