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Wan and Lan are characters from the game "Among Us."

Wan and Lan are characters from the game "Among Us."

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905xA
Senior Member
667
10-18-2016, 08:27 PM
#1
Hello, I chose to set up PFSense on my PC to resolve the issue. I have a B525 modem with a stable 40/10 Mbit connection. I’m not very experienced, so I installed PFSense without realizing I needed to link my PC to both WAN and LAN. In the modem, there are four ports—three for LAN and one for both WAN and LAN. Since it supports both modes, should I connect just one cable and it will suffice? If it only works with a single connection, how can I ensure it operates as WAN? I’m currently using two cables and installed it in a virtual machine, but it still isn’t functioning properly. Someone suggested that the problem might be related to traffic not passing through PFSense, which I realized was the case when I saw the 0/13KiB value. But the actual data flow seemed minimal. What mistakes might have been made? How can I verify if my WAN connection is active?
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905xA
10-18-2016, 08:27 PM #1

Hello, I chose to set up PFSense on my PC to resolve the issue. I have a B525 modem with a stable 40/10 Mbit connection. I’m not very experienced, so I installed PFSense without realizing I needed to link my PC to both WAN and LAN. In the modem, there are four ports—three for LAN and one for both WAN and LAN. Since it supports both modes, should I connect just one cable and it will suffice? If it only works with a single connection, how can I ensure it operates as WAN? I’m currently using two cables and installed it in a virtual machine, but it still isn’t functioning properly. Someone suggested that the problem might be related to traffic not passing through PFSense, which I realized was the case when I saw the 0/13KiB value. But the actual data flow seemed minimal. What mistakes might have been made? How can I verify if my WAN connection is active?

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_Scode
Junior Member
36
10-19-2016, 11:35 AM
#2
Yes, a router directs data packets between devices on a network, ensuring they reach their intended destinations efficiently.
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_Scode
10-19-2016, 11:35 AM #2

Yes, a router directs data packets between devices on a network, ensuring they reach their intended destinations efficiently.

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xpersoncool
Member
204
10-21-2016, 05:54 AM
#3
Sure, no problem. Just let me know if you need anything clarified. I'm here to help!
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xpersoncool
10-21-2016, 05:54 AM #3

Sure, no problem. Just let me know if you need anything clarified. I'm here to help!

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Shardgale
Senior Member
547
10-21-2016, 08:20 AM
#4
Install a PCIe card and connect a second Ethernet port. Assign the secondary port to WAN or LAN, and the primary port to the other. Configure a rule to allow all LAN traffic to exit.
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Shardgale
10-21-2016, 08:20 AM #4

Install a PCIe card and connect a second Ethernet port. Assign the secondary port to WAN or LAN, and the primary port to the other. Configure a rule to allow all LAN traffic to exit.

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Cylosibin
Junior Member
19
10-23-2016, 08:39 AM
#5
I'm here to clarify and assist you. Could you please specify what you're aiming to achieve?
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Cylosibin
10-23-2016, 08:39 AM #5

I'm here to clarify and assist you. Could you please specify what you're aiming to achieve?

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pirateboy774
Junior Member
47
10-23-2016, 11:11 AM
#6
I own two Ethernet cables. One links to the LAN network, while the other goes into a port labeled WAN/LAN. I’m unsure whether it’s automatically set up as a WAN port or if it needs configuration to function properly.
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pirateboy774
10-23-2016, 11:11 AM #6

I own two Ethernet cables. One links to the LAN network, while the other goes into a port labeled WAN/LAN. I’m unsure whether it’s automatically set up as a WAN port or if it needs configuration to function properly.

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alejandrobo1
Posting Freak
877
10-24-2016, 12:44 PM
#7
I don't know if your Ethernet cable is connected properly, especially when PFSense isn't functioning.
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alejandrobo1
10-24-2016, 12:44 PM #7

I don't know if your Ethernet cable is connected properly, especially when PFSense isn't functioning.

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AmberTheGamer
Junior Member
20
10-24-2016, 03:47 PM
#8
Understanding your reasons for choosing PFSense is important. It helps ensure the solution fits your needs effectively.
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AmberTheGamer
10-24-2016, 03:47 PM #8

Understanding your reasons for choosing PFSense is important. It helps ensure the solution fits your needs effectively.

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janaandnicole
Junior Member
7
10-24-2016, 04:14 PM
#9
You can restrict bandwidth usage. It seems you likely won’t be able to do this on your modem.
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janaandnicole
10-24-2016, 04:14 PM #9

You can restrict bandwidth usage. It seems you likely won’t be able to do this on your modem.

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truji8tarifa
Member
193
10-24-2016, 04:41 PM
#10
That port is on the router, not PfSense, and it requires two ports.
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truji8tarifa
10-24-2016, 04:41 PM #10

That port is on the router, not PfSense, and it requires two ports.

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