HomeLab Networking: Configuring pfSense for Advanced Firewall Rules
What You’ll Need A dedicated device or virtual machine to install pfSense. A basic understanding of networking concepts. Access to your home network’s router for setup. Step 1: Install pfSense Download pfSense ISO: Visit the official pfSense website and download the ISO. Choose the correct architecture for your hardware (e.g., AMD64). Create a Bootable USB Drive: sudo dd if=/path/to/pfsense.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=1M Replace /path/to/pfsense.iso with the path to the ISO file. Replace /dev/sdX with the correct USB drive identifier. Install pfSense on Your Device: ...