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    Bridge LAN ports to act like a switch - step by step instructions

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    • N Offline
      nib01
      last edited by

      When I was reading the thread for "Bridge LAN ports to act like a switch"  the step-by-step instruction on how to configure other LAN ports to act as a switch is no longer valid.

      I would appreciate it if anyone can provide me a link or info.

      Supermicro A1SRi-2758
      Kingston 4x8gb RAM
      Patriot 2.5 SATA III 60gb
      Old PC case

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        fohdeesha
        last edited by

        interfaces>assign>bridges

        click add

        make the members all the lan ports/interfaces you want to be a bridge/switch

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        • H Offline
          heper
          last edited by

          it would be better if those instruction are burried beneath several layers of ambushes/death traps

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            fohdeesha
            last edited by

            @heper:

            it would be better if those instruction burried beneath several layers of ambushes/death traps

            ;D

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              Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
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              Google for "creating a simple pfsense bridge"

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                mattlach
                last edited by

                @heper:

                it would be better if those instruction are burried beneath several layers of ambushes/death traps

                It should look something like this:

                Wiki Title: How to Bridge Multiple LAN Ports to Act Like a Switch

                Body:
                Don't.  Use a real switch instead.

                The end.

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                  tigs
                  last edited by

                  @nib01:

                  When I was reading the thread for "Bridge LAN ports to act like a switch"  the step-by-step instruction on how to configure other LAN ports to act as a switch is no longer valid.

                  I would appreciate it if anyone can provide me a link or info.

                  Supermicro A1SRi-2758
                  Kingston 4x8gb RAM
                  Patriot 2.5 SATA III 60gb
                  Old PC case

                  I had no problem with this board. I followed an instruction in the forum. I dont have the link. i believe you did as well.

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                    divsys
                    last edited by

                    I had no problem with this board. I followed an instruction in the forum.

                    Gently –--
                    <soapbox>Just because it worked and you "had no problem" doesn't mean it's a good idea.</soapbox>

                    -jfp

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