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    DNS only resolves from static IPs not DHCP addresses

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      dmitche
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      I am running 2.0.1 with no packages, 2 interfaces (WAN, 192.168.1.x).

      The problem is that only devices configured with static leases (from within pfSense) are able to resolve DNS lookups. These computers can surf just fine. When I attempt a website from a computer configured for DCHP nothing works. The correct address are being assigned to clients (IP, Subnet, DNS). I can however ping all normal internal and external address from DHCP computers.

      Things I have done:

      • Ensure LAN has static IP

      • Set DHCP scope to 192.168.1.20 - 192.168.1.254

      • Verified Static ARP entries is disabled

      • Enabled DNS forwarder

      • Set System: General Setup : DNS servers to those provided by ISP

      • Successfully used DNS lookup from pfSense web configurator

      I am missing something though. Your help is appreciated. I am relatively green so you may need to hit me over the head with details.

      Thanks

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        dmitche
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        For those interested, I ended up resetting everything to defaults. Then I reconfigured all the static leases, NAT port forwards, DNS settings, etc… Everything is working correctly now.

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