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@Patrick M. Hausen has detailed instruction to using TrueNAS as a switch here.
Can I safely create a bridge between ix0 and ix1, set the static IP to the bridge and just plug the cable in any port? Can hardware offloading remain enabled in this scenario?
I'd like to do something slightly different: My NAS has two ports, of which only one is used and set to the static IP address at which other equipments expect to reach the server. I rely on a little red sticker to remember where to plug the cable.
- Disable autostart for all jails if you already have some configured and reboot.
- Disable hardware offloading for all physical interfaces. This is important!
- Create a bridge interface named "bridge0" with both physical interfaces as members.
- Test and save.
- Remove the IP configuration from your physical interface.
- Put IP configuration on bridge interface instead.
- Test and save.
- Reboot for good measure.
- Re-enable and start jails.
Can I safely create a bridge between ix0 and ix1, set the static IP to the bridge and just plug the cable in any port? Can hardware offloading remain enabled in this scenario?