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    Issue with VLAN and AP.

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      shrey14
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      Hello All,

      This has been troubling me for months now and after scouring the internet and trying multiple suggestions, I have resorted to reaching out to you all from help.

      Hardware setup:

      • Server: HP Z640 workstation with 2 1GBe ethernet ports.
      • Switch: TP-Link TL-SG105E 5-port smart switch.
      • WAP1 : TP-Link Archer AX10 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router in AP mode
      • WAP2 : TP-Link AX5400 AP mode (an old router provided by previous ISP).
      • Endpoints_WAP1: Windows and Android
      • Endpoints_WAP2: Smart lights, TV, hubs, etc.

      Network setup:

      Network_Diagram.png

      Issue:

      • Devices connected to WAP whether wired or wireless only stay connected for ~5 mins.
      • Devices lose all conectivity to internet as well as LAN and other interfaces.
      • After 30 secs they get connected again but the connection stays up for 5 mins only.
      • This is loop that both WAPs are in constantly for the last 3 days.

      Key Points:

      • This setup has been working flawlessly for the last 2 months.
      • This majorly started to happen after updating pfSense to 2.7.x
      • I have tried setting static IPs to the endpoints, still the same. Ruling out DHCP issue.
      • I have tried changing the DNS to 8.8.8.8, still the same. Ruling out DNS issue.
      • I want to focus on fixing the wired connection for now. I believe wireless will also get fixed.

      Workaround:

      • Enabled Wi-Fi on the router connected directly to internet.
      • Connected server wired to the router.

      Any help/advice is highly appreciated. Please feel to ask in case I have missed out on any information.
      TIA.

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        viragomann @shrey14
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        @shrey14
        Did you check System > Advanced > Networking > Hardware Checksum Offloading?

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          shrey14 @viragomann
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          @viragomann yes, it is checked

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