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Article0 replies1,299 followingPosted 19 Aug 2025, 22:58 UTC27.1K views2,205 votes

Configuring pfSense High Availability with CARP for Firewall Failover

Step‑by‑step guide to configure pfSense HA with CARP, including prerequisites, VIP configuration, XMLRPC sync, verification, and failover recovery.

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Article0 replies2,106 followingPosted 17 Sept 2025, 12:36 UTC84.6K views1,325 votes

Choosing the Right VPN Backend on pfSense: OpenVPN, WireGuard, or IPsec?

When extending a corporate network with pfSense, choosing the right VPN backend—WireGuard, OpenVPN, or IPsec—depends on performance, client support, and regulatory constraints. This guide compares features, trade‑offs, and walks through a WireGuard setup between pfSense and an Ubuntu client.

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Article0 replies1,684 followingPosted 08 Sept 2025, 12:06 UTC88.4K views2,321 votes

Taming Firewall Chaos: Using pfSense Aliases for Scalable Rule Management

Stop managing dozens of identical firewall rules. Learn how to use pfSense Aliases to group IPs, ports, and networks into scalable, easy-to-audit configurations.

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