Chapter 2. Essential Services
In this chapter, we will cover:
- Configuring the DHCP server
- Creating static DHCP mappings
- Configuring the DHCP relay
- Specifying alternate DNS servers
- Configuring the DNS forwarder
- Configuring a standalone DHCP/DNS server
- Configuring dynamic DNS
Introduction
After installing pfSense and performing the initial configuration steps, we have the basic structure of our system in place. So far, we have:
- Determined our system requirements
- Set up SSH access
- Assigned our WAN, LAN, and optional (DMZ) interfaces
At this point, we’re ready to begin configuring the essential networking services that our pfSense machine will provide.
- The DHCP service allows clients to obtain IP addresses automatically
- The DNS service translates IP addresses into ...
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