This should get you properly connected to Google Fi and ready to start configuring your pfSense device to work with your LTE Modem.Leave Authentication set to None and PDP, PDP Roaming both set to IPV4.Change the APN to h2g2 (this is required as the modem will not transmit data properly using Google Fi without this step).Change the Name to something descriptive like ‘Fi’. Go to Mobile > APN and edit the active APN profile.Go to Mobile > Preferences and make sure Auto Connect is set to Always except when roaming.Go to Settings > General > Device and change your Admin login value to a new password.Login to your LB1120 at with the default password, password.Automatic outbound NAT should make your modem accessible at The LB1120 comes out of the box with a default setting to act as a router with a default IP address of 192.168.5.1. Your interface should come up and pull a DHCP lease from your LTE Modem.Your IPv6 Configuration Type can remain set to None. The VP2410 only has 1G network interfaces, which may be adequate for many users who only use 1G. The VP2410 was the first VP series model released by Protectli. Set your IPv4 Configuration Type to DHCP. The VP (Vault Pro) series models by Protectli offer a greater number of configuration options such as a larger amount of maximum supported RAM and the option for secondary storage.Give your interface a descriptive name in the Description field (i.e.Click the name of the newly assigned interface (should be at the bottom of the list) to start configuring it.On the Interface Assignments screen, look for the Available network ports dropdown and select the interface your LTE Modem’s ethernet port is connected to. This provides for a setup cost of roughly $120 in hardware and a monthly data cost between Assignments. SIM Card Adapter (if applicable, the modem used in this guide requires an adapter)Īs our pfSense device, we’re using the FW1 from ProtectLi, an Intel 4-port firewall/router device.įor our 4G/LTE Modem, we’re using a NETGEAR LB1120 with a data-only SIM from Google Fi.Google Fi SIM Card (data-only SIM being used in this guide).pfSense capable device with at least 3 ethernet ports. ![]() ![]() NEW Opengear ACM7004-2-L Resilience Gateway 4G-LTE Cellular Modem. ![]() This guide is directed at small or medium offices utilizing pfSense to employ Google Fi as an affordable failover internet connection.īefore you read on: As Google Fi’s data-only SIMs only use T-Mobile’s network, we highly recommend you make sure your area has quality 4G or LTE coverage with T-Mobile before investing in this setup. PROTECTLI THE VAULT Model FW4B-2-4-32 Opensource Firewall / Router Mini PC 4GLTE.
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