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Interfaces

OPNsense allows you to set up Interfaces, which can be used to set up separate networks. I set up 2 interfaces to allow my homelab to operate on 1, and all other devices (including my roommates) to operate on the other. The Interface assignments are as follows:

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Here, you can see the devices (ports) and the interfaces you've assigned. 

  • igb0 = Port 1 of my NIC, which is connected directly to my Eero Mesh Router
  • igb1 = Port 2 of my NIC, which connected to an 8-port gigabit switch, for my homelab
  • igb2 = Port 3 of my NIC, which is my WAN connection from my modem to my OPNsense machine
  • igb3 = Port 4 of my NIC, which is currently open and not connected to anything. 

You can reassign these ports in the Interfaces --> Assignments tab, should you happen to change anything in the future. 

Interface Configurations

After hardwire connections and assigning interfaces to each port, you'll have to enable the interface. 

 

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