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    Single ethernet port setup using a managed switch and Vlans

    Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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      cloud200
      last edited by

      I just wanted to know if something like this is possible before I waste time on it.

      [Managed Switch]
               |–-Port 1/Vlan 10: Modem in bridge mode
               |
               |---Port 2/Vlan 10+20+30: PFsense router
               |
               |---Port 3/Vlan 20: Wifi
               |
               |---Port 4/Vlan 30: LAN

      I want to connect the modem to port 1 set as VLAN 10.
      The pfsense box would be connected to port 2 and trunked to VLANs 10,20, and 30.
      Port 3 would be connected to a wireless access point.
      Port 4 would be set for the LAN interface.

      Does any of this make sense or am I just being an idiot?

      thanks

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        wallabybob
        last edited by

        That looks fine to me. You then configure three VLAN interfaces on pfSense, one for each of the different VLAN IDs.

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          cloud200
          last edited by

          Thank you,
          Its the first time that the entire concept of VLANs actually clicked for me so I am just a bit unsure of what is and isn't possible with them.

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