How to Set Up WireGuard on pfSense
WireGuard is my favorite VPN protocol to use on pfSense. It is fast, lightweight, reliable, and a lot easier to live with once it is configured properly. The setup process…
pfSense vs. OPNsense: Which Firewall is Best for You?
When I first wrote this pfSense vs. OPNsense comparison in 2024, my conclusion was that you could pick either firewall and be happy. That's still true, but it isn't the…
How to Update pfSense Using Best Practices
Periodically, you'll have to update pfSense which can be a fairly stressful situation if you're not following best practices. For the most part, firewall devices are the center of your…
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.…
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…
The Best pfSense Hardware in 2026
pfSense doesn't need special hardware, and that's most of its appeal: give it two network ports and an x86 processor, and almost anything becomes a serious firewall. The picks below…
pfSense vs. OpenWrt: Which One Fits Your Hardware?
pfSense vs. OpenWrt comes down to the hardware you plan on running it on, and for most people that settles it. If you're buying a box to be your router,…
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…
How to Set Up Dual/Multi-WAN in pfSense
In this tutorial, we will look at how to set up Dual/Multi-WAN in pfSense. If you have two different WAN internet connections and you're using pfSense, setting them up as…
How to Set Up Tailscale on pfSense
In this article, we will look at how to set up Tailscale on pfSense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaKOPuVhuvc Tailscale is a zero-configuration VPN, which means that without any port forwarding, you'll be able…