DHCP mode Security Flaws?
Because the Blue and Red are not actually between the router and modem, can packets bypass the firewalla under certain conditions? I read this post but why can't a local device choose to use the non-overlay network and bypass the firewalla?
Is it possible to bypass a firewalla in DHCP mode intentionally as a client of the local network (trick the firewalla)? What if a device attempts to do DHCP spoofing?
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Simple and DHCP modes are made to augment the network by virtually divert traffic at the IP layer (this mode exists in Red/Blue/Gold/Purple) and can be used if you don't want to inline your network with Firewalla.
So, in the case of the DHCP mode, the user can configure their device manually on the main network instead of the overlay network. (bypassing DHCP and use static IP) this is fully possible, and this is how we implement the "No monitoring" button, it will literally move the device to the main network.
And when the device moves, you should be able to see it. There is no way to prevent this since the firewalla is only inline at layer 3 (IP layer). If this is a concern, then the best unit to get is the Gold or the Purple, and make sure you put them in Router or bridge mode (which is inline between your networks, and no way to bypass)
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