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Hello, first time ClearOS User/Poster so apologies for missing obvious steps.

I have ClearOS running well so far but need to configure the wlp2s0 interface as an external WAN gateway.

I have been able to get the interface configured with nmtui as a dhcp client with working routing etc from the cli, but cannot solve for how to get ClearOS to use it as a WAN.

I can attach ifcfg-$WIFINAME script file, etc as needed.

I am familiar with manually configuring wpa_supplicant etc if needed, I just dont know how to get this interface under the contol of ClearOS.

To clarify, I am NOT trying to use this as a WLAN host-apd device.

Thanks,
Kat
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    Sunday, October 20 2019, 07:55 AM - #Permalink
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    If you are not using VLAN's on your WAN, can I suggest you install the app-network in updates-testing:
    yum update app-network --enablerepo=clearos-updates-testing
    Then at least you'll be able to see your interface in the IP Settings screen. You could also try posting to this thread and see if Todd responds.

    From memory, setting up wpa_supplicant is only a few lines. NM may be overkill unless you have some fancier requirements.
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    Saturday, October 19 2019, 10:24 PM - #Permalink
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    Ms Morgan,

    Can you share how you setup the wireless WAN using NMTUI?

    I'm trying to setup a COS 7 box as an Acess Point and cache proxy on an old laptop. (ideally having a wireless WAN)

    Many posts inform that networkManager is not compatible with COS 7, but will be working on COS 8, but can be done manually on COS 7. I use Debian distros with a GUI on a daiily basis, Red Hat distros using the CLI are a bit finicky for me.

    Step by step instructions would be helpful,

    Thanks!!
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    Monday, June 25 2018, 07:57 PM - #Permalink
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    Sure enough, I failed to read the 101. You saved me :)

    Thank you Nick! ClearOS in a LXD Container + MultiWAN for ethernet/wifi handoff is brilliant!
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    Monday, June 25 2018, 07:11 PM - #Permalink
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    Hi and welcome. Can I refer you to the help documentation? I believe installing app-wireless-core also installs wpa_supplicant but you'll then find the webconfig only supports WEP encryption on the WAN. You will need to configure wpa_supplicant manually for WPA and it *may* cause a conflict with the webconfig but I've never tried it.
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