How to setup a firewall with pfSense *EASY STEP BY STEP* | 2023 Setup and Installation Guide

In this video, I'm going to show you how to install and setup pfSense firewall in less than 30 minutes.

This is a great way to protect your home or office network from unwanted intruders. pfSense is really easy to set up and use, so even if you're a beginner, you'll be able to get it up and running in no time.

We'll cover you how to install and configure pfSense, a free and open source firewall software. We will cover all the basics including downloading the software and performing the initial setup. We will then take a look at some post configuration options and have a brief run through the various menus and there options.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Purpose
00:49 Downloading pfSense to bootable USB
02:49 Booting up from USB and installing pfSense
07:07 Logging into the web interface and complete the setup wizard
10:12 Post installation settings (system settings)
18:10 Interfaces overview
19:32 Quick overview of Firewall menu options
24:12 Quick overview of Services menu options
27:47 Quick overview of Status menu options
30:10 Quick overview of Diagnostics menu options
33:45 Final comments

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[RoboNuggie]

A solid guide, and great advice - thank you Sam, I'm loving your creative streak at the
It's been a while since I set my pfsense router/modem up, so it's great to have a newer guide available if and when one is needed as I've forgotten the steps I did...doh 🙂

[try-that]

Nice to see another pfsense tutorial. I've not really looked at my pfsense for a while 😊
I'd like to see you do a pfblocker tutorial as it would be from the UK prospective rather than the US.

[bunnylover]

So do you only work for small businesses? I need help setting up a secure network in my home. I’m in Liverpool, I see you are based in Manchester. If you only do workplaces, do you have any recommendations where I can hire someone ? I’m pretty desperate right now.

[Felix-vehs]

12:45 if the box is ticked, IPv6 is enabled (by default), but I don't see why one should disable IPv6 anyways

Other than that, very nice guide :D

[mikescott]

I see you have posted videos for Untangle and pfsense. What's you go to firewall these days?

[pepeshopping]

The fact that you still use a regular slowUSB drive to install it, tells me of your old methods and tools.