Creating a virtual IP

This recipe describes how to create a virtual IP address in pfSense.

Getting ready

pfSense allows for four different types of virtual IP addresses to be created:

  • Proxy ARP
  • CARP
  • Other
  • IP Alias

A common use of virtual IPs is to configure a 1:1 NAT relationship. In this scenario a virtual IP of type Other is required, which we will configure in this recipe.

How to do it...

  1. Browse to Firewall | Virtual IPs.
  2. Click the "plus" button to add a new virtual IP address.
  3. Choose Other as Type.
  4. Select the WAN as the Interface.
  5. Specify the IP Address.
  6. Add a Description.
    How to do it...
  7. Save the changes.
  8. Apply changes, if necessary.

How it works...

A virtual IP (VIP) of type ...

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