diff --git a/content/post/13-opnsense-full-configuration.md b/content/post/13-opnsense-full-configuration.md index 8f2adec..d7e9c50 100644 --- a/content/post/13-opnsense-full-configuration.md +++ b/content/post/13-opnsense-full-configuration.md @@ -190,6 +190,60 @@ Now that HA is configured, I can give my networks a virtual IP shared across my ℹ️ OPNsense allows by default CARP protocol, there is no need to create specific rules for it. +--- +## CARP Failover Script + +In my setup, I only have a single WAN IP address which is served by the DHCP of my ISP box. OPNsense does not provide natively a way to handle this scenario. To manage it, I implement the same trick I used in the [PoC]({{< ref "post/12-opnsense-virtualization-highly-available" >}}). +### Copy MAC Address + +I copy the MAC of the `net1` interface of `cerbere-head1` and paste it to the same interface for `cerbere-head2`. Doing so, the DHCP lease for the WAN IP address can be shared among the nodes. + +⚠️ Warning: Having two machines on the network with the same MAC can cause ARP conflicts and break connectivity. Only one VM should keep its interface active. + +### CARP Event Script + +Under the hood, in OPNsense, a CARP event triggers some scripts (when the master dies). These are located in `/usr/local/etc/rc.syshook.d/carp/`. + +To manage WAN interface on each node, I implement this PHP script `10-wan` on both nodes, using SSH (do not forget to make it executable). Depending on their role (master or backup), this will enable or disable their WAN interface: +```php +#!/usr/local/bin/php +