pfSense Installation - micahgrinnell/CC-Capstone-Project GitHub Wiki
How to install pfSense
This page will briefly guide you on how to download and install pfSense onto your networking device. The process may vary from case to case depending on the software version, devices being used, and resources available. In this example, the tools at my disposal are:
- 16GB USB drive
- 4 Port Protectli Device
- Internet connection
- Personal computer
Process
- Download the latest pfSense image from their website.
- Extract pfSense.img from the downloaded folder
- Download, install, and run Rufus
- Select USB drive under 'Device'
- Select pfSense.img file under 'Boot selection'
- Click start
- Once complete insert USB drive into networking device
- Boot from USB drive and let pfSense boot into the installer wizard
- Follow the defaults of the wizard and reboot
- Once booted to the pfSense option menu, select a guide below: