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Configure DNS:NET as ISP on PfSense Router

  • Wed, Jan 5, 2022
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Since DNS:NET provides support only for a limited number of supported routers, and pfSense is not on that list, I will share my configuration here.

This guide is aimed at pfSense Community Edition Version 2.5.x.

In the following configurations, parameters that are omitted should be left empty or with their default value.

This configuration assumes that the WAN port is called em0. You can check your network ports at Interface -> Assignments.

Configure VLAN Tag

Go to Interface -> Assignments -> VLANs and create a new VLAN with the following configuration:

  • Parent Interface: em0 (or your WAN interface)
  • VLAN Tag: 37
  • Description: dnsnet

Configure PPPoE

Also in the Interface section, go to PPPs and create a new PPP configuration:

  • Link Type: PPPoE
  • Link Interface(s): em0.37 (This is the VLAN interface we created in previous step)
  • Username & Password: These values are provided to you by DNS:NET, or can be accessed using their customer portal.

Configure Interface Assignments

Go back to Interface -> Assignments and select PPPOE0(em0.37) for your WAN Network Port.

Save & Apply! :)

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