The pfSense firewall software protects your internal network from hackers. To use this software with the Netgear VPN router, you must configure the pfSense software to allow for Netgear VPN user access. You do this procedure in the pfSense management utility software. Without the settings configured, the Netgear VPN users logged into the network are blocked by the firewall.
Click the "Add Interface" button at the bottom right corner of the list of current connections. The new interface wizard opens.
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Click the network port from which the Netgear VPN users connect. Typically, this is "fpx0" or "fpx1" if using a Wi-Fi connection. Click the "Save" button.
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Click the "Interface" menu item again. Click the new interface item in the menu. A window opens where you configure the interface.
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Type a name and description for the interface. Type the IP of the Netgear VPN router in the "IP Configuration" section. Select "None" in the "Bridge With" section.
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Type an SSID in the "SSID" text box, if this connection is through Wi-Fi. Click "Save" to save the settings.
From the pfSense menu, select VPN, and OpenVPN. Click Add. Select the Server mode, either Remote Access (SSL/TLS), Remote Access (User Auth), or Remote Access (SSL/TLS + User Auth). Change the Local port if necessary.
The BASIC Home screen displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service.The VPN Service page displays.Select the Enable VPN Service check box and click Apply.
Yes, a VPN can protect your pfSense router, especially from possible DDoS attacks. A secure VPN encrypts your traffic, so it becomes unhackable. So if any threats target your connections and get access to your logs, they are unreadable.
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