How to Configure Load Balancing on pfSense
If you're in a situation where you have multiple ISPs, using load balancing on pfSense is a great way to increase the overall speed of your network and provide redundancy.…
A collection of step-by-step tutorials and comparisons on firewall equipment from pfSense, OPNsense, and UniFi.
How to Enable SSH on pfSense
In this tutorial, we'll look at how to enable SSH on pfSense. SSH (or Secure Shell), provides a secure, encrypted method to remotely access your pfSense firewall. In general, most…
How to Set Up OpenVPN on UniFi Devices
In this article, we'll look at how to set up OpenVPN on UniFi devices. In the latest UniFi Controller version, you can now use OpenVPN. OpenVPN is a new addition…
Best OPNsense Hardware
In this article, we're going to look at the best OPNsense hardware. OPNsense is a free and open-source firewall and router. One of the biggest benefits of OPNsense is that…
How to Set Up DDNS on OPNsense
This tutorial will look at how to set up DDNS on OPNsense. There are many different DDNS providers you can use on OPNsense and if you own a domain, you…
Best pfSense Hardware for Home & Small Business
In this article, we're going to look at the best pfSense hardware. pfSense is a free and open-source firewall and router. One of the biggest benefits of pfSense is that…
How to Set Up Tailscale on OPNsense
In this article, we will look at how to set up Tailscale on OPNsense. Tailscale is a zero-configuration VPN, which means that without any port forwarding, you'll be able to…
How to Port Forward in OpenWrt
This tutorial looks at how to port forward in OpenWrt. If you're new to OpenWrt, port forwarding might be slightly confusing. Especially if you're coming from a "basic" router, where…
pfSense vs. OpenWrt: Side-by-Side Comparison
In this article, we're going to look at pfSense vs. OpenWrt. pfSense and OpenWrt are both firewalls that have many similarities, though they're packaged in an entirely different way. pfSense…
How to Set Up a DMZ in pfSense
In this tutorial, we will look at how to set up a DMZ in pfSense. Before we look at how to set up a DMZ in pfSense, I wanted to…