How to add NIC 2 in Nethserver

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**NethServer Version:7.9 your_version
Module: your_module

Hello, I’m new to Linux and Nethserver. I just got hired by a company that uses Nethserver, the server crashed before I resumed work without any backup handy.

I have managed to install and have my Nethserver GUI interface up. Meanwhile my Server has 2 NICs

I’m looking for a way of adding a second NIC as a WAN but this has not been easy.

Any pointers Will help

My NiC 2 is a bridge from my untangle server
My NiC 1 goes directly to my Switch

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Hi and welcome to NethServer Community,

luckily Nethserver aims to be simple and easy-to-setup.

On the network page you should see the second unassigned NIC:

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Just configure it as another LAN interface, maybe reconnect the browser to the new interface IP address to reach the web UI and then configure the first NIC as WAN interface.

Documentation (network): Base system — NethServer 7 Final

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw26xllUEFw

EDIT:

NS 7.9 is the old version, you should really think about migrating to or maybe setup a fresh NS8. It’s also possible to migrate from NS7 to NS8 later using the migration tool.

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My problem is, Nethserver only detects 1 NIC during Network Configuration from the installation. I have 2 active Nics both connected to my router.

Unfortunately it just detects only Eth0

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Which network card are you using?

Let’s check if the card is recognized. Maybe it’s just a missing driver.

To get the PCI cards type on CLI:

lspci

Please share the card name and ID (xxxx:yyyy) to check if it’s supported.

It’s possible to install a kernel from elrepo that supports more NICs.

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Hello, thank you for this. I swapped my NIC with another and it’s working fine now.

However I don’t have any applications after installation. Any fix for this?

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To install applications, please use the Software Center.
Installed apps should be listed on Applications page.

Or did you restore from a backup and are missing the apps?