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==== 3.1: Default LAN IP ====

After assigning interfaces, '''pfSense''' will show you the default LAN IP address, usually '''192.168.1.1'''.

This is the IP address of your router ('''pfSense''') within your local network.

Any device that connects to the router will be assigned an IP address in the '''192.168.1.x''' range by default. For instance, your PC may grab an IP of 192.168.1.46, 192.168.1.16, etc., if set to connect automatically via <code>DHCP</code> (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).

<code>DHCP</code> means when you connect to a router it grabs an IP address/DNS server/etc. to you by default, “Plug N Play” style. This is the default configuration of most devices you will ever connect to the internet unless you went out of your way to re-configure them. This includes your computer, cellphone, game console, IoT devices, security cameras, etc. They’re all connecting via <code>DHCP</code>.

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