Bridge with netctl

Copy /etc/netctl/examples/bridge to /etc/netctl/bridge.

Make sure netctl is installed.

In this example, we create a bridge called br0 which has real Ethernet adapter eth0 and (optionally) a tap device tap0 connected to it. Of course, edit br0, eth0 and tap0 to your needs.

This example creates a statically assigned bridge called br0 which has real Ethernet adapter eth0 connected to it. Edit , , , and to your needs.

 /etc/netctl/bridge

Description="Example Bridge connection"
Interface=br0
Connection=bridge
BindsToInterfaces=(eth0)
MACAddress=eth0
IP=static
Address='192.168.10.20/24'
Gateway='192.168.10.200'
## Ignore (R)STP and immediately activate the bridge
SkipForwardingDelay=yes

You can bridge any combination of network devices editing option.

If any of the bridged devices (e.g. eth0, tap0) had dhcpcd enabled, stop and disable the [e-mail] daemon. Or set to the netctl profiles.

Finally, start and enable your /etc/netctl/bridge.