pfSense VM does not register Public IP

I have a pfSense VM that will not authenticate against my Comcast Static IP.

eth0 = vmbr0
eth1 = vmbr1
eth2 = vmbr2
eth3 = vmbr3
eth4,eth5 = bond0
bond0 = vmbr4

pfSense is exclusively Bridged to vmbr0 and vmbr2 (vmbr0 = LAN :: vmbr2 = WAN)

When I set the public IP on the WAN side and soft-reboot the Comcast modem, it does not obtain internet connection. (The "checking update status" says Unable)
pfSense version is Release-2.1

There is a possibility I have a faulty quad-port NIC from eBay due to the fact that eth0 and eth2 are directly next to each other. Also, when I plug an ethernet cable in the other ports, no lights flash, even for on-board. Assuming the card is good, is there anything special I need to do in order for the Comcast modem to see the pfSense vmbr2? I've read somewhere about routing, but there was nothing in-depth in regards as to what scenario this is for and why. I just want the vmbr2 to serve my pfSense WAN exclusively so that a connection is established with Comcast Modem.

Also, when I unplug the ethernet from eth2 (vmbr2) the dashboard never shows that WAN is down, but I do see nic is down in shell dmessages

Let me know if I need to clarify some of my details, and thanks for the help.