How To PFSense Configure Network Interface As A Bridge / Network Switch

To configure a network interface on a pfSense system as a bridge or network switch, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the pfSense web interface.
2. Go to Interfaces > (assign).
3. Click the plus sign (+) to add a new interface.
4. Select the type of interface you want to create, such as “Bridge”.
5. Give the interface a descriptive name, such as “Bridge0”.
6. Select the physical interfaces that you want to include in the bridge from the list of available interfaces.
7. Leave the “Configure Interface” option unchecked.
8. Click Save.
9. Go to Interfaces > Bridge0 (or the name of the interface you created)
10. On the General Configuration tab, you can set options like IPv4 Configuration, DHCP Server, and IPv6 Configuration.
11. Click Save.

Once you have completed these steps, the network interface should be configured as a bridge or network switch and should be able to pass traffic between connected devices. Note that if you have existing firewall rules or other configurations that depend on the original physical interfaces, you may need to modify them after creating the bridge.