VLAN ID Setup Guide : PFSense Routers
- 28/05/2024 4:01 PM
In addition to your PPPoE login details when connecting your Aquiss broadband connection, across certain networks/products that we offer, you will also need to supply the VLAN ID. The guide below provides a basic guide to show you how to add these details on PFSense hardware.
A special thanks to our customer, James Wolf, who has created this guide.
Networks that require Internet VLAN IDs for PPPoE
The following networks require this additional setting when making a PPPoE connection. Without it, your Aquiss username/password will not complete its connection to the internet.
- CityFibre (VLAN ID is 911)
Configuring Interfaces
Navigate to Interfaces -> Assignments -> VLAN
Click Add
Select WAN interface as parent interface, use 911 for VLAN tag and click save
Go to Interface -> Assignments
Click Add next to the VLAN interface
Click on the newly-created interface - OPT1
General Configuration
PPPoE Configuration
Enter your Aquiss username/password
Click Save
Adjust your firewall rules as appropriate, considering that the newly created VLAN interface is your WAN interface.
