Editing PF Sense Firewall Implementation at GIPL (section)

== Performing a Full Install (LiveCD) ==

'''Installation'''

'''pfSense''' is an open source firewall/router computer software distribution based on FreeBSD. It is installed on a computer to make a dedicated firewall/router for a network and is noted for its reliability[1] and offering features often only found in expensive commercial firewalls

'''Download pfSense'''

Visit https://www.pfsense.org/download/mirror.php?section=downloads


'''''Step 1 :- '''''

Power on the target system and connect the install media: Place the CD into the drive or plug the Memstick into a USB port. If the BIOS is set to boot from CD/USB, pfSense will start. 



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As the operating system boots and pfSense starts, a prompt is presented with some choices and a countdown timer. At this prompt, press ''i'' to invoke the installer now.

When the installer detects multiple disks in the system the first screen available provides the option '''Setup GEOM Mirror'''. Choose that option, pick the primary disk, the disk to use for the mirror copy, and then proceed with the installation as normal. 

The Quick/Easy install choice will target the GEOM mirror automatically

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At the '''Select Task''' prompt, choose ''Quick/Easy Install''. [[Image:Gpil-003.jpeg]]


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The install will proceed, wiping the target disk and installing pfSense. Copying files may take some time to finish. 

After the files have been copied to the target disk, a choice is presented to select the console type. ''Standard'' defaults to the VGA console. ''Embedded'' defaults to serial console

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Now the system must reboot so that pfSense may start from the target disk. Select ''Reboot'' and then press '''Enter (remove CD from Drive)'''


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After the system reboots, pfSense will be running from the target disk. The next step is to Assign Interfaces on the Console below.

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After installation and assignment, a shell menu is presented on the console with a number of options. pfSense now is ready to be accessed via the network, LAN interface IP 192.168.1.1 is assigned by default.

Open a web browser and navigate to https://192.168.1.1/, using the default username admin and password pfsense to login.

The first visit to the WebGUI will be redirected to the setup wizard.