PFSense works similarly with multiple WAN connections.

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kcristan
Senior Member

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09-26-2021, 03:38 PM

Hi everyone, I was wondering if it's possible to use PFSSense as a multi-WAN switch. My ISP gives me 8 IPs over one connection, and I'm curious about using PFSSense to convert that connection, redirect an IP to a different port, and act as a frontline defense for the network. My current setup is: ISP media converter → Port 1 → First PFSSense box → Port 2 → Second PFSSense box → LAN switch | PFSSense sync link → ISP media converter → Port 1 → Third PFSSense box → LAN switch. Does this make sense?

kcristan

09-26-2021, 03:38 PM #1

ketman34
Posting Freak

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09-30-2021, 02:51 AM

You require several pfsense instances to ensure proper network redundancy and failover capabilities. Multiwan functions adequately, but when facing an IP block, a virtual IP setup is necessary rather than relying on multiwan alone.

ketman34

09-30-2021, 02:51 AM #2

UnleqitWizard
Member

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09-30-2021, 09:33 AM

Because the primary routers are set up for high availability and only one connection is available, I don't believe it's feasible to rely solely on a switch since your ISP uses PPPoE.

UnleqitWizard

09-30-2021, 09:33 AM #3

Because the primary routers are set up for high availability and only one connection is available, I don't believe it's feasible to rely solely on a switch since your ISP uses PPPoE.