Netgate Discussion Forum
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Popular
    • Users
    • Search
    • Register
    • Login

    Temporarily replace Pfsense by a computer to test the Internet connection

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved General pfSense Questions
    3 Posts 2 Posters 982 Views
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • N
      nico38
      last edited by

      Hello,

      I wish to test my Internet connection  ::) . I will wish to temporarily put a computer behind the modem directly to my ISP instead of pfsense.
      My wan connection on pfsense is configured with static address 188.130.89.58  and 188.130.89.57 for default gateway.

      So I set up a computer with a static IP address 188.130.89.58 and 188.130.89.57 for  gateway and same DNS  those of Pfsense.

      I then unplug pfsense to connect to the cable network instead of the computer.

      Only problem, the computer does not have Internet access, cannot ping the modem my provider or ping DNS.

      Someone to be there or could be the problem?

      thank you,

      Nicolas.

      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • johnpozJ
        johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
        last edited by

        Did you reboot your cable modem before you connected your PC?  I have never seen a cable modem you did not have to reboot when you change the mac connected to it.  Pfsense wan nic mac is going to be different than your PC nic mac.

        Also when you say ping the modem - what IP would you be pinging for the cable modem?

        So disconnect pfsense from you cable modem.  Remove power from the cable modem, return power to the cable modem – wait for it to cycle through and show its online.  Then connect your pc.

        Also you don't mention what mask your putting on your PC, make sure you setup the network mask as well to match what your static settings are.

        Then of course repeat the process when you want to connect pfsense back.

        An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools
        If you get confused: Listen to the Music Play
        Please don't Chat/PM me for help, unless mod related
        SG-4860 24.11 | Lab VMs 2.8, 24.11

        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • N
          nico38
          last edited by

          I try this this tonight.

          Many thanks.

          Nico38.

          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • First post
            Last post
          Copyright 2025 Rubicon Communications LLC (Netgate). All rights reserved.