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| *Navigate to '''''Services → VPN → ZeroTier''''' and access the ZeroTier Instance created previously to edit it for the bridging of LAN’s. | | *Navigate to '''''Services → VPN → ZeroTier''''' and access the ZeroTier Instance created previously to edit it for the bridging of LAN’s. |
| [[File:Zerotier Interfacev2.png|border|class=tlt-border|1050x1050px]] | | [[File:Zerotier Interfacev2.png|border|class=tlt-border|1050x1050px]] |
− | *From the '''''Bridge to''''' dropdown menu select '''''LAN'''''. This option bridges The ZeroTier interface with the device's LAN interface, which extends the network and allows for Layer 2 communication via ZeroTier. Bridges operate at the data link layer and facilitate seamless communication between devices on different LAN segments | + | *From the '''''Bridge to''''' dropdown menu, select '''''LAN'''''. This option bridges The ZeroTier interface with the device's LAN interface, which extends the network and allows for Layer 2 communication via ZeroTier. Bridges operate at the data link layer and facilitate seamless communication between devices on different LAN segments |
| *Save & Apply settings | | *Save & Apply settings |
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| [[File:ZeroTier Portal Bridging v1.3.png|500×200]][[File:ZeroTier Portal Bridging v1.2.png|500x200]] | | [[File:ZeroTier Portal Bridging v1.3.png|500×200]][[File:ZeroTier Portal Bridging v1.2.png|500x200]] |
| *Make sure to turn off '''Auto-Assign from Range''' in the '''advanced section'''. Since this is a Layer 2 bridge configuration, there is no need for IP addresses on the ZeroTier Interfaces and managed IPs. With Layer 2 bridging, devices communicate directly using their local MAC addresses, eliminating the necessity for IP address management. | | *Make sure to turn off '''Auto-Assign from Range''' in the '''advanced section'''. Since this is a Layer 2 bridge configuration, there is no need for IP addresses on the ZeroTier Interfaces and managed IPs. With Layer 2 bridging, devices communicate directly using their local MAC addresses, eliminating the necessity for IP address management. |
− | *'''NOTE: Make sure to remove any Managed IPs that might have stayed when the Auto-assigned feature was turned on ( By default, ZeroTier keeps it on).''' | + | *'''NOTE: Make sure to remove any Managed IPs that might have stayed when the Auto-assigned feature was turned on (by default, ZeroTier keeps it on).''' |
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| *In the '''Advanced section → Managed Routes,''' add the LAN network route (in this case, 192.168.1.0?/4), which ensures communication within the bridge. This allows devices in the ZeroTier network to communicate with devices on the LAN. | | *In the '''Advanced section → Managed Routes,''' add the LAN network route (in this case, 192.168.1.0?/4), which ensures communication within the bridge. This allows devices in the ZeroTier network to communicate with devices on the LAN. |