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    DHCP Glitched OPT2/3 Server issues

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      GameHoundsDev
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      Hello, How can i force remove a old DHCP server that was enabled on OPT2/3 before i deleted those interfaces but when i re-add them i get this error:

      The DHCP Server is active on this interface and it can be used only with IPv4 subnet < 31. Please disable the DHCP Server service on this interface first, then change the interface configuration.

      Please help, Thank you.

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        SteveITS Rebel Alliance @GameHoundsDev
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        @GameHoundsDev Pretty sure the default when creating an interface is /32, can you create it with a larger mask?

        Or if you’re familiar with XML, edit the config file by hand and restore.

        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.
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          GameHoundsDev
          last edited by

          I edited the main config but i cant figure out how to restart the entire dhcp service so i dont lose internet.

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            SteveITS Rebel Alliance
            last edited by

            @GameHoundsDev On each service page there’s a curled arrow icon at the top of the page to restart the service.

            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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              GameHoundsDev @SteveITS
              last edited by

              @SteveITS Sadly it only restarts the dhcp service for each dhcp server like if i restart it on lan it only affects lan correct?

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                SteveITS Rebel Alliance @GameHoundsDev
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                @GameHoundsDev I’m not sure actually.

                So it didn’t work recreating the interface with a /24 mask?

                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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