Not sure if NAT or Routing problems, but giving a shot anyway
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So the PF box will have 1 WAN connection, and 1 LAN connection. But the wan connection is part of a network at my school. I have the static IP they gave me and the default gateway for the subnet that the box is on, but i can't get internet access from behind the PF box.
Ive tried connecting a PC directly to the internet line, using the static IP they gave me and it works. I just can't get to the internet through the box.
Im sure this is just something that ive slightly screwed up that is breaking everything
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Because your wan side is actually LAN ip you don't have to hide it..
Problem lies on your rules. Edit WAN interface that uncheck following: Block private networks and try again -
Because your wan side is actually LAN ip you don't have to hide it..
Noted.
And that box is already unchecked.
Do i need to set up a bridge or something?
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Aha. You're overcomplicating simple things..
You don't need bridging, your wan interface is some bridge: learning state.
Just use normal static interface without bridging.After you got your internet working, then you can adjust whatever you want. But please tell, why you need bridging?
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If you say i don't need bridging, then i don't need it.
I just cant get the fundamental first internet connection through the box. That's what i'm asking: What setting do i have to change to get this working?
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Wan side: ip + sm + gw
Lan side: different subnet than wanThat's it basically
Edit: Forgot to mension, also working dns is good to have..
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Try to keep it simple by breaking down into small steps:
- Can you ping / trace from pfs to WAn and beyond? If tou can then that side is ok.
- Can you access outside by IP but not name? If so then DNS issue
- Need to show routing and firewall rules for LAN / WAN to find out more details