Network Management
WifiCone provides a full network configuration interface — LAN, WAN, VLANs, PPPoE, bridges, and bandwidth — all manageable from the admin panel without touching the terminal.
LAN Configuration
The LAN is the interface your customers connect to (wired or wireless).
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Interface | Select the physical or virtual interface (e.g., eth0, br0, wlan0) |
| IP Address | The device's IP on the LAN (e.g., 192.168.10.1) |
| Subnet Mask | Network mask (e.g., 255.255.255.0) |
| DHCP Range Start | First IP issued to customers (e.g., 192.168.10.100) |
| DHCP Range End | Last IP issued to customers (e.g., 192.168.10.254) |
| DHCP Lease Time | Lease duration in minutes (e.g., 1440 = 24 hours) |
WAN Configuration
The WAN is your uplink to the internet — from your ISP, modem, or router.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Interface | Select the physical interface connected to your modem (e.g., eth1) |
| IP Mode | DHCP, Static, or None |
| Static IP | (If Static) IP address assigned by your ISP |
| Gateway | (If Static) Your ISP's gateway/router IP |
| DNS Servers | Primary and secondary DNS (e.g., 8.8.8.8, 1.1.1.1) |
| MAC Override | Spoof a MAC address on the WAN interface (useful if your ISP locked to a specific MAC) |
| Alias | Add a secondary IP on the same WAN interface |
VLANs
VLANs (Virtual LANs) create tagged virtual interfaces on top of a physical one.
Go to Network → VLANs → Add VLAN:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Parent Interface | The physical interface to tag (e.g., eth0) |
| VLAN ID | 802.1Q tag ID (1–4094) |
The resulting interface (e.g., eth0.100) is selectable as a WAN or LAN interface.
Common use cases:
- ISP delivers internet on a specific VLAN tag
- Separating management traffic from customer traffic
- Multiple ISP connections on the same NIC
Network Bridges
Bridges combine two or more interfaces into one logical interface.
Go to Network → Bridges → Add Bridge:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Bridge Name | e.g., br0 |
| Member Interfaces | Select two or more interfaces to bridge |
Use bridges when you want both a wired port and a wireless interface to serve as the same LAN segment.
PPPoE
For ISPs that require PPPoE authentication:
Go to Network → PPPoE:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable | Toggle PPPoE on/off |
| Interface | Physical interface the PPPoE runs on |
| Username | PPPoE username from your ISP |
| Password | PPPoE password |
The resulting ppp0 interface can be selected as your WAN.
PPPoE Clients — the connected clients table shows all devices currently connected through PPPoE.
WiFi Access Point
Go to Network → WiFi AP to configure the wireless access point:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| SSID | The WiFi network name customers see |
| Password | Optional WPA2 password (leave blank for open network) |
| Channel | WiFi channel (auto or specific) |
| Band | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or both |
| Hidden SSID | Hide the network from scans |
Network Interfaces Reference
| Interface Pattern | Typical Use |
|---|---|
eth0, enp*s* |
Wired Ethernet |
wlan0, wlp* |
Wireless |
br0, br1 |
Network bridge |
eth0.10 |
VLAN 10 on eth0 |
ppp0 |
PPPoE connection |
Next Steps
- Bandwidth & QoS — per-user speed limits
- Sub-Vendo — sub-operator IP ranges
- Network Setup Guide — step-by-step first setup