Finding a secure method to restore network after power loss
Finding a secure method to restore network after power loss
Current situation. I need a way to revert the switch back to its original settings whenever it loses power. I'm trying to find a method to remotely restore the network so my wife doesn't have to deal with learning networking basics. My thought is to set up a separate link connecting to a virtual PFense router from the existing PFense router, enabling remote access. As shown in the diagram below: _____________ | PFense | | | _____|_____ | | Virtual PF | ___|___ |_________| Switch | Are there any issues with this idea? Please note that the LAN of the virtual router will be connected to other virtual machines and the proxmox server's LAN. The WAN port will be directly linked to the main firewall/router.
Which variant switch should I use? I plan to troubleshoot by removing the configuration first.
The switch resets its configuration with every power cycle because it is designed to clear any temporary settings or errors that may occur during startup.
It features a console port and is identified as an Adtran Netvanta 1550-24p. The issue with losing the configuration likely stems from a CMOS battery, which is common in most devices. I just have a habit of disliking disrupting the network because my wife gets upset.
You haven’t saved the configuration after installation. Consider using a test machine with RDP access via port 3389 or opt for a secure hardware VPN instead. Your SonicWall firewall supports SSL VPN natively, which is a good example. Also, your image reminds me of FRVs.
About four years have passed since ETN2(SW). Many switches require you to commit changes for settings to remain. If you're using a built-in 'save' feature, it might be due to a dead battery or a faulty CMOS CR2032. You could set up a mock machine with RDP access through port 3389 or opt for a secure hardware VPN solution. My Sonicwall firewall supports SSL VPN natively as an example. I haven't worked with pfsense much recently, though I've managed several different switch types over the years. For my approach, I'd simply connect PuTTY to the switch via SSH.
The main problem right now is that I lack a way to fix it. When it resets, the connection to the router gets broken and I can't access it. Apparently, all SFP ports turn off during a reset, which is why I'm using the GSE1 model. I began with ETN and left alone.