Description
pfSense has become increasingly popular thanks to its rich feature set and reliable performance. However, configuring pfSense appliances can be challenging—especially if you don’t understand the underlying networking concepts.
That’s why I created this course, designed specifically for beginners who want to get started with pfSense from the ground up. I’ll walk you through each topic step by step, and every concept will be reinforced with practical lab exercises using GNS3 emulation—so there’s no need to purchase any hardware, and you can repeat the labs anytime at zero cost.
Topics covered in this course include:
- Adding a new network in pfSense
- Setting up a DHCP Server with static entries and ARP binding
- Configuring network bridges
- Creating firewall rules
- Working with VLANs
- Implementing Quality of Service (QoS)
- Backup and restore operations
- Using graphs and system monitoring tools
This course is perfect for those with basic TCP/IP knowledge and access to a computer with internet. By the end, you’ll be equipped to confidently configure pfSense for small to medium-sized networks.
Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning how to configure pfSense from scratch
- IT professionals or engineers wanting to deploy pfSense in small to mid-sized environments
What you’ll learn
- Get hands-on experience with pfSense configuration
- Understand the core features of pfSense
- Add and manage networks in pfSense
- Set up DHCP servers with enhanced security
- Configure bridging, firewall rules, VLANs, and QoS
- Perform backup and restore procedures
- Monitor performance using built-in graphing tools
Requirements
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts