What is LAN address in pfSense?

By default, the LAN IP address of a new installation of pfSense software is 192.168. 1.1 with a /24 mask ( 255.255. 255.0 ), and there is also a DHCP server running. If a client computer is set to use DHCP, it should obtain an address in the LAN subnet automatically.

What is WAN pfSense?

The multiple WAN (multi-WAN) capabilities in pfSense® software allow a firewall to utilize multiple Internet connections to achieve more reliable connectivity and greater throughput capacity. Before proceeding with a multi-WAN configuration, the firewall must have a functional two interface (LAN and WAN) configuration.

What is the default rule for connections coming in from the WAN pfSense?

In a default two-interface LAN and WAN configuration, pfSense utilizes default deny on the WAN and default allow on the LAN. Everything inbound from the Internet is denied, and everything out to the Internet from the LAN is permitted.

How do I connect to pfSense network?

Connecting your new pfSense router to the network

  1. Unpack the box and take out the router.
  2. Connect the network cables.
  3. Connect the power adapter.
  4. APU board is booting.
  5. Connect to the web interface.
  6. Use a different NordVPN server.

How do I access pfSense web interface from LAN?

To access the pfSense webconfigurator, open a web browser on a computer connected to your firewall and enter https://[your LAN IP address]. By default, it is 192.168. 1.1. Enter your username and password in the login page.

How do I add a WAN to pfSense?

Configuration

  1. Step 1: Configure pfsense LAN interface.
  2. Step 2: Configure pfsense wan01 interface (ADSL ISP #1)
  3. Step 3: Configure pfsense wan02 interface (ADSL ISP #2)
  4. Step 4: Confirm both gateways are online.
  5. Step 5: Configure monitor IP for each gateway.
  6. Step 6: Configuring dual WAN link load balancer.

Are pfSense rules inbound or outbound?

In pfSense® software, rules on interface tabs are applied on a per-interface basis, always in the inbound direction on that interface.

Can you use pfSense as a router?

pfSense is an open-source firewall/router operating system based on FreeBSD. It can be installed on a normal consumer-grade computer, such as a desktop. It provides terminal and web interfaces to the user and is capable of providing services normally only found on business-grade networking devices.

How do I access pfSense web interface from WAN?

Enable SSH Remote Access

  1. Enable Pfsense secure shell.
  2. Pfsense: Create an Alias for Multiple Remote WAN IPs.
  3. Pfsense: Allow Remote SSH firewall rule for Remote Access.
  4. Initiate an ssh connection to pfsense from windows 10.
  5. SSH tunneling/port forwarding to pfsense from windows 10.