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    Question regarding Virtual Switch Manager "Allow management operating system to share this network adapter"

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      AyanHM
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      I didn't really understand this one, i have the option enabled, but this is for testing purposes/learning purposes, is this correct setting or should i disable it?

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      this is how it looks for me

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        SteveITS Rebel Alliance @AyanHM
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        @AyanHM The checkbox is to let Windows also use that network card. If it is a network card that is connected towards the Internet you probably do not want Windows to listen on/use it also.

        In other words Windows should have its own network card connected to the pfSense LAN and not be connected directly to the Internet.

        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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