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spetrillo:
How do I add a second WAN interface on my OPNsense firewall? I have set the first one as part of the install, which is my residential service(DHCP). Now I need to add a second WAN for my business service(static).

Thanks,
Steve

fsebera:
 
I'll assume you are using the virtual OPNsense and based on that assumption, you add additional interfaces in the host system first - VMware ESXi, VMware Workstation Pro, Oracle Virtulabox, etc. and assign it to a LAN segment.
If you are using a physical box, ignore the remainded of my message. :)

Next step, within OPNsense, go to Interfaces, Assignments tab. If OPNsense detects a new interface, you can assign it there. If OPNsense doesn't see it, go to the command line, you may have to go to the command line as user root and associate the new virtual interface with a em#. then back into Interfaces, Assignments tab.

SIDE NOTE:
I just added a new interface using VMware Workstation 14 Pro and he new interface did not show up within OPNsense GUI so I'd say you have to use the CLI as user root and associate the new virtual interface with an EM# first.

Hoppe this helps
Frank

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