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• pfSense 1.2 Initial Setup Wizard Hangs

  The latest version of pfSense loads a new startup wizard the first time you access the system through the web interface. After logging in for the first time as "admin:pfsense" you'll see a new page that reads: Welcome to pfSense! One moment... Posted Mar 01 2008, 01:45 PM by Matt Williamson with | with no comments Filed under: Error, pfSense, 1.2

• Windows VPN Connection Settings

  This morning a co-worker discovered that we can now connect to external networks via VPN from our office. We're thinking it's probably a fluke and they'll turn it back off eventually, but it's allowed me to figure the best way to configure... Posted Jan 03 2008, 10:22 AM by Matt Williamson with | with no comments Filed under: RADIUS, VPN, Windows, pfSense, DNS

• pfSense PPTP VPN Rules Gone After Upgrade

  My friend was having trouble connecting to my network via VPN. So as he tried connecting, I tried diagnosing the problem. On his end, the Windows VPN client verified his user/password, told him he was connected and disappeared into the taskbar. On my... Posted Nov 17 2007, 10:29 AM by Matt Williamson with | with no comments Filed under: VPN, Firewall, pfSense, Rules, PPTP

• Updating The Embedded Version Of pfSense

  With the release of pfSense 1.2 RC 3, I learned that you cannot update the embedded version through the web interface, the console, or SSH. You must write the firmware to a compact flash card, there is no other way. I use Physdiskwrite, as pfSense recommends... Posted Nov 11 2007, 02:17 PM by Matt Williamson with | with no comments Filed under: Update, Firewall, pfSense, flash, compact, firmware

• pfSense NAT Configuration for Xbox 360 Live

  To change your Xbox NAT setting from STRICT to OPEN from behind a pfSense firewall (1.2 RC 2) follow these steps: Assign a static IP to your Xbox. Assign an alias to your Xbox using that static IP (I called mine XBOX360). NAT Port Forward these ports... Posted Nov 06 2007, 03:28 PM by Matt Williamson with | with no comments Filed under: Hardware, 360, Live, Xbox, Firewall, pfSense, NAT, Configuration, Settings