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Virtualizing a Router with pfSense

pfSense is a free and open-source firewall and router software based on FreeBSD. It provides advanced features such as virtual private networking (VPN), traffic shaping, load balancing, and more. With pfSense, you can create a secure network environment and easily manage network traffic.

Here are some key features of pfSense:

Firewall: pfSense provides a powerful firewall that can protect your network from various threats such as malware, viruses, and attacks. It has advanced features such as stateful packet inspection, NAT, and IP blocking.

VPN: pfSense supports various VPN technologies such as OpenVPN, IPsec, and PPTP. With VPN, you can securely access your network remotely and create a virtual private network between different locations.

Traffic shaping: pfSense provides traffic shaping features to prioritize network traffic based on your needs. You can prioritize certain types of traffic and allocate bandwidth for different applications or users.

Load balancing: pfSense supports load balancing for multiple WAN connections, allowing you to balance network traffic across different connections and ensure high availability.

Captive portal: pfSense includes a captive portal feature that can be used to authenticate users and provide controlled access to the network. This can be useful in public Wi-Fi hotspots or other situations where you want to provide limited access to users.