Hi,
I have been using Softether for 4 years using the Site to Site cascade connection and local bridge set at both location and it work as expected like a Layer 2 bridge. Both site use consumer Soho routers.
I recently replaced the Soho router at the Server site and started using a pfSense Router/ Firewall with the same port forwarded. The VPN is able to connect but it does not function correctly. Some of the network PC will not show up. I cant ping some machines but can ping other.
It seems I need to set up some route or setting on the pfsense. Both the softether Server and Bridge machines have not changed in any way.
Thank you
Running Layer 2 Bridge behind pfSense firewall not working !
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Re: Running Layer 2 Bridge behind pfSense firewall not worki
I guess no one here uses pfSense Firewall.
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Re: Running Layer 2 Bridge behind pfSense firewall not worki
Please try to disable NAT-T and UDP acceleration mode.
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Re: Running Layer 2 Bridge behind pfSense firewall not worki
Thank you Thisjun,
The changes you suggested fixed the issue.
Can you explain why when using my SOHO ASUS router I could leave the NAT-T and UDP acceleration enabled? MY understanding is using these features speed up the VPN connection.
Now using pfSense I have to disable these 2 options. Is this due to pfSense being a more powerful firewall then the SOHO router? Is there setting on the pfsense that would allow me to to use the NAT-T and UDP Acceleration.
Thanks again for you help.
The changes you suggested fixed the issue.
Can you explain why when using my SOHO ASUS router I could leave the NAT-T and UDP acceleration enabled? MY understanding is using these features speed up the VPN connection.
Now using pfSense I have to disable these 2 options. Is this due to pfSense being a more powerful firewall then the SOHO router? Is there setting on the pfsense that would allow me to to use the NAT-T and UDP Acceleration.
Thanks again for you help.
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Re: Running Layer 2 Bridge behind pfSense firewall not worki
With some router, UDP packets are lost periodically.
However, we couldn't find the cause.
However, we couldn't find the cause.
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Re: Running Layer 2 Bridge behind pfSense firewall not worki
HI, i have some problem with PFsense.
Could you post setting of rules, nat and routing.
Bye
Alex
Could you post setting of rules, nat and routing.
Bye
Alex