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Learn pfSense 2.4

By : David Zientara
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Learn pfSense 2.4

By: David Zientara

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.
Table of Contents (14 chapters)

Summary

In this chapter, we discussed how multi-WAN configurations can be used to improve your bandwidth and increase the reliability of your internet connection. We covered some of the basics of choosing ISPs to improve the likelihood that multiple connections leads to increased uptime. Then, we explained in detail the various steps required to configure a multi-WAN connection in pfSense. Finally, we enumerated some of the things than can go wrong with a gateway group, and how to troubleshoot such issues.

Setting up multiple WAN interfaces requires configuring some static routes. In the next chapter, Chapter 10, Routing and Bridging, we will cover routing in greater detail.