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=== Add a Static IP mapping in pfSense ===

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==== 3.6 Log in to pfSense ====

* Open your web browser and navigate to the pfSense web interface (e.g., <code>https://192.168.5.1</code> or <code>https://pfSense.home.arpa</code>).
* Log in using your admin credentials.

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==== 3.7 Navigate to DHCP Server Settings ====

* Once inside pfSense, go to '''Services &gt; DHCP Server'''.
* In the DHCP Server settings, go to the '''LAN''' tab, as this is where you’ll configure the static mapping for devices on your local network.

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==== 3.8 Add a Static IP Mapping ====

* Scroll down to the '''DHCP Static Mappings''' section and click on '''Add Static Mapping'''.

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==== 3.9 Enter the Information ====

* '''MAC Address:''' Find the MAC address of your Home Assistant virtual machine. To do this:
** In pfSense, navigate to '''Diagnostics &gt; ARP Table'''.
** Look for the MAC address associated with the Home Assistant VM’s current IP (this can also be found within the Virtual Machine Manager or via the Home Assistant network settings).
* '''IP Address:''' Enter the static IP address you configured earlier in Home Assistant (e.g., <code>192.168.5.4</code>).
* '''Description:''' Enter a description for easy identification (e.g., homeassistant).
* '''Hostname:''' Enter <code>homeassistant</code>

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==== 3.92 Save and Apply Changes ====

* Click '''Save''' to add the static mapping.
* After saving, click '''Apply Changes''' to make sure the static IP reservation is applied on your network.

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==== 3.94. Make Sure This Actually Works ====

* After configuring the static IP and DHCP mapping:
** Make sure Home Assistant is reachable at the assigned IP (e.g., <code>http://192.168.5.4:8123</code>).
** In pfSense, you can check the '''Status &gt; DHCP Leases''' section to confirm that Home Assistant is using the correct IP address and that the static mapping is working.

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