pfSense Setup Checklist

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Today, we're focusing on setting up pfSense, a popular open-source firewall and router software package.
Follow this checklist to ensure a smooth pfSense installation and configuration.

Pre-Installation

• Verify hardware compatibility
• Download latest pfSense ISO
• Prepare bootable USB drive or CD

Installation

• Boot from installation media
• Create partitions (if custom setup)
• Install pfSense
• Reboot system

Initial Configuration

• Assign interfaces (WAN, LAN)
• Set LAN IP address
• Configure DHCP server for LAN

Web Configurator Setup

• Log into Web Configurator
• Run Setup Wizard
• Set time zone
• Configure WAN interface
• Configure LAN interface
• Set admin password

Advanced Configuration

• Set up firewall rules
• Configure NAT (if needed)
• Set up VPN (if required)
• Configure monitoring and logging

Final Steps

• Create system backup
• Check for updates
• Test configuration

For more detailed instructions on each step, visit our Comprehensive pfSense Guide.

Need help with other network setups? Check out our other checklists:

• OPNsense Setup Checklist
• Cisco IOS Basic Configuration Checklist
• MikroTik RouterOS Setup Checklist