To follow along with this chapter, you will need a PC that's capable of running pfSense. The specifications for such a PC will be discussed in detail in the section regarding hardware sizing guidelines, but in brief, you will need a PC with a 64-bit, AES-NI-capable processor, 1 GB of RAM, and 1 GB of storage. You may also run pfSense in a virtual machine if your PC meets these requirements.
Learn pfSense 2.4
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Learn pfSense 2.4
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Overview of this book
As computer networks become ubiquitous, it has become increasingly important to both secure and optimize our networks. pfSense, an open-source router/firewall, provides an easy, cost-effective way of achieving this – and this book explains how to install and configure pfSense in such a way that even a networking beginner can successfully deploy and use pfSense.
This book begins by covering networking fundamentals, deployment scenarios, and hardware sizing guidelines, as well as how to install pfSense. The book then covers configuration of basic services such as DHCP, DNS, and captive portal and VLAN configuration. Careful consideration is given to the core firewall functionality of pfSense, and how to set up firewall rules and traffic shaping. Finally, the book covers the basics of VPNs, multi-WAN setups, routing and bridging, and how to perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on a network.
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Learn pfSense 2.4
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Getting Started with pfSense
Installing pfSense
Configuring pfSense
Captive Portal
Additional pfSense Services
Firewall and NAT
Traffic Shaping
Virtual Private Networks
Multiple WANs
Routing and Bridging
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Assessments
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