diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index bc40905..a5911be 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ If you don't see traffic being bridged between `ngeth0` and `$ONT_IF`, then netg
 
 ## Promiscuous Mode
 
-I had to put my `$RG_IF` in promiscuous mode with `/sbin/ifconfig $RG_IF promisc`. Otherwise, the EAP packets would not bridge. I'm not sure if this is due to my USB NIC or a requirement for everyone.
+`pfatt.sh` will put `$RG_IF` in promiscuous mode via `/sbin/ifconfig $RG_IF promisc`. Otherwise, the EAP packets would not bridge. I think this is necessary for everyone but I'm not sure. Turn it off if it's casuing issues. 
 
 ## netgraph
 
diff --git a/bin/pfatt.sh b/bin/pfatt.sh
index 95b6f8c..811782a 100755
--- a/bin/pfatt.sh
+++ b/bin/pfatt.sh
@@ -65,5 +65,9 @@ echo -n "  removing waneapfilter:nomatch hook... "
 /usr/sbin/ngctl rmhook waneapfilter: nomatch
 echo "OK!"
 
+echo -n "enabling promiscuous mode on $RG_IF... "
+/sbin/ifconfig $RG_IF promisc
+echo "OK!"
+
 echo "ngeth0 should now be available to configure as your pfSense WAN"
 echo "done!"