This chapter will provide examples of both peer-to-peer and client-server VPN connections. As a result, to follow along with the examples in this chapter, you will need two fully functional pfSense firewalls, with at least one node behind each firewall; each of the firewalls will be serving as a peer. This can be done in either a real-world or a virtual environment. The examples provided in this chapter are not particularly resource intensive, but you may need something more than a system that meets the bare minimum requirements for pfSense.
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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Table of Contents (14 chapters)
Preface
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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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