Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration

In this chapter, we will cover:

  • Creating a virtual IP
  • Creating a 1:1 NAT rule
  • Creating an outbound NAT rule
  • Creating a gateway
  • Creating a static route
  • Configuring traffic-shaping (QoS, Quality of Service)
  • Bridging interfaces
  • Creating a virtual LAN
  • Creating a captive portal

Introduction

The following recipes cover advanced networking features that are usually found only in enterprise-class software. However, every single one of these features is available in the latest version of pfSense.

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