Configuring pfSense

In Chapter 2, Preparing a Test Environment, you created the pfSense virtual machine, so now we will configure it. Start up the virtual machine. Press I to proceed with installation. Use the following settings, in sequence where appropriate, when prompted:

  • Accept these Settings
  • Quick/Easy Install
  • OK
  • Standard Kernel
  • Reboot

    Tip

    To avoid the installation media from booting up at the next reboot, the installation media may need to be 'ejected' by selecting Edit virtual machine settings | CD/DVD (IDE) and then Use physical drive.

Once the machine reboots, you will be presented a screen of the possible options for the configuration of the machine. You should see that the machine has been configured with the two interfaces, one (NAT) is set ...

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