Proxmox pfSense Setup Tutorial (2024)

This proxmox pfsense setup tutorial will guide you through how to setup pfSense on Proxmox VE 8. pfSense virtualisation can offer awesome flexibility for homelab enthusiasts. Install and configure pfSense to provide internet access to your virtual machines.

🔍 Explore our comprehensive tutorial on installing pfSense as a virtual machine within Proxmox. This detailed video is your go-to resource for setting up a robust and efficient pfSense virtualisation on your Proxmox environment, catering to both beginners and seasoned professionals. We'll take you step-by-step through the process, ensuring you can replicate it seamlessly on your own setup.

⏬ Downloading and Uploading the ISO: Our journey begins with downloading the official pfSense ISO from Netgate. We'll guide you through the process of uploading this image onto your Proxmox server, preparing the foundation for your pfSense virtualisation.

🖥️ Creating the Virtual Machine: Watch as we create a new virtual machine in Proxmox specifically for pfSense. We'll walk you through each setting, explaining the importance of each option and how they contribute to the optimal performance of your pfSense VM.

🌉 Configuring the Network: A crucial step in virtualisation - we delve into network configurations, detailing how to set up both network card pass-through and Linux bridges. This ensures your pfSense VM communicates effectively with your network.

🔧 Installing pfSense: We then proceed with the installation of pfSense on the virtual machine. Our tutorial covers each step, making the installation process straightforward and understandable.

🧙♂️ Completing Setup with the pfSense Wizard: Following installation, we'll guide you through the pfSense setup wizard. This segment is essential to configure pfSense correctly for your specific network needs.

🔗 Installing the QEMU Guest Agent: Often overlooked, this final step is critical. We explain why the QEMU guest agent is vital for Proxmox to interact properly with the pfSense VM and demonstrate how to install it.

📺 A Complete Walkthrough: Our video is not just a tutorial; it's a comprehensive walkthrough. Whether you're looking to learn, troubleshoot, or enhance your existing knowledge, this video is tailored to meet your needs.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and overview
01:05 - Downloading pfSense ISO image
03:05 - Uploading the pfSense ISO to Proxmox
03:37 - Creating the virtual machine
05:50 - Configuring network interfaces
09:30 - Booting pfSense (UEFI)
10:20 - Installing pfSense
13:42 - Configuring pfSense (setup wizard)
16:10 - Installing the QEMU guest agent
23:13 - Closing comments