pfSense

*Hello,

Since two days I did have severe network problems. So I did start investigating the problem. One of the first things I checked was the pfSense dashboard especially the interfaces widget. ^{No problems there} every thing green * :) :) * * __ *

So I did try to find the problem elsewhere ... However ..... the problem turned out to be the pfSense router !!!!

A few remarks:
- widget title is "interfaces" however a more precise title would be "logical-interfaces / vlans"
- each logical interface (vlan) is based on the transport level below. In most cases one or more Ethernet devices
- >> THE PROBLEM << the "logical interfaces" are shown green/working perfect even if the "transport layer below is not working properly" __
- to the extreme, they even show "Green/OK if the ethernet which carries one or more vlans is completely removed !!!!

That is of cause not at all correct. So IMHO:
1) "interfaces" based on a not working "transportlayer" should show red
2) additional a widget showing the status of all transportlayer/ethernet interfases should be available

Since the dashboard as it is now give an absolutely wrong status impression, improvements are required IMHO.

Sincerely,

Louis*