From 7ad8ad9706dd08cdb3df4d8efd30edab53e39d2b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christopher Howard Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2018 07:39:59 -0900 Subject: [PATCH] Adds Bridge_Mode doc --- docs/Bridge_Mode.md | 35 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 35 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/Bridge_Mode.md diff --git a/docs/Bridge_Mode.md b/docs/Bridge_Mode.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6f7a3af0de --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/Bridge_Mode.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +# Bridge Mode + +A common feature of COTS Wi-Fi routers is to be able to set the router +to bridge mode, where the router stops acting like a router (layer 3 +device) and starts acting like an ethernet switch (layer 2 +device). LibreCMC does not actually have a bridge mode, but the same +effect is achievable with a few easy steps. + +1. Add the LAN ethernet port to the LAN bridge interface +2. Set the DHCP server to ignore the LAN interface + +## Adjust LAN bridge interface + +Go to Network >> Interfaces page and press the EDIT button next to LAN +Network. Select the Physical Settings tab. + +![alt text](images/librecmc-default-interfaces.png "LibreCMC default + interfaces view") + +Place a checkmark in the box for the "eth0" interface for wan and +wan6. (I suppose the interface name might vary amongst different +routers. + +![alt text](images/librecmc-eth0-added-to-lan.png "Adjustments to + LibreCMC interface physical settings") + +You can also check the box for Enable STP if desired. There doesn't +seem to be any downside from this, though I suppose it would use more +CPU cycles and memory. STP is a protocol intended to prevent +communication loops from forming in a network of layer 2 switches. + +## Adjust DHCP server settings + +On the same page, scroll down a little to the DHCP Server section. In +the General Setup tab, check the "Ignore interface" box. -- 2.25.1