PFSense Build

[Dalchi Frusche 3]

PFSense build so far: 

So I finally managed to get ahold of a trash-borne ATX case.  A local gentleman had some cases that were headed to the scrap yard.  Ended up getting a e-machines mATX, and two slim ITX cases for free.  I also bought a 1TB WD Black off him for $10 and he threw in an extra 60GB drive.

 

Parts acquired:

 

Time to begin:

 

Cable management = meh:

 

First power on, everything works.  Now to get PFSense installed.  I was worried that only running a PSU with a 20pin ATX power and a 4pin CPU would hold the build back.  Didn’t want to use the bulky non-modular 580w that I had because the cables would’ve been a rats nest.

 

Specs:

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H

CPU: Athlon II X2 220 Dual Core 2.8Ghz w/ stock cooler

PSU: I forget, just old and low power(~400W)

HDD: 60 GB WD Caviar WD600 IDE

NIC: Intel Pro Dual/Quad(still to purchase)

[awraynor 98]

Nice. UTM box should be a topic at meetup.

[Dalchi Frusche 3]

Nice. UTM box should be a topic at meetup.

 

Awesome!

 

I got PFSense installed, now I have the box hooked up to my old laptop as I get all the configuration set up.  Just trying to prevent as much downtime as possible so the wife doesn't kill me for "lack of Facebook" 

 

I'm hoping to have it ready once I get my first structured wiring runs complete. 

[jmwills 284]

Don't stand between the wife and Facebook.  A person could get hurt.

[Dalchi Frusche 3]

Don't stand between the wife and Facebook.  A person could get hurt.

 

I didn't even mention the bloodshed if I didn't make regular backups of her photos/documents.

For anyone looking into PFSense, there is a guy on youtube that has some great videos explaining the basic setup and needs.

 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE726R7YUJTePGvo0Zga2juUBxxFTH4Bk -  PFSense 2.3 channel

[itGeeks 187]

I didn't even mention the bloodshed if I didn't make regular backups of her photos/documents.

For anyone looking into PFSense, there is a guy on youtube that has some great videos explaining the basic setup and needs.

 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE726R7YUJTePGvo0Zga2juUBxxFTH4Bk -  PFSense 2.3 channel

Did you ever look at Untangle? I have tried both and I prefer Untangle and now with the new home licensing of 50.00 year for all you can eat, Its a no brainier.

Website https://www.untangle.com/

Live Demo http://demo.untangle.com/auth/login?url=/setup/welcome.do&realm=Administrator

[Dalchi Frusche 3]

Did you ever look at Untangle? I have tried both and I prefer Untangle and now with the new home licensing of 50.00 year for all you can eat, Its a no brainier.

Website https://www.untangle.com/

Live Demo http://demo.untangle.com/auth/login?url=/setup/welcome.do&realm=Administrator

 

I had the opportunity to use Untangle in school.  I have grown to prefer PFSense's configurability and their WebUI.  I could just be biased because, who wants do use anything that was required in school.      I'm sure as things grow down the road I might look into it again, but for now my little PFSense box works wonders.

[itGeeks 187]

I had the opportunity to use Untangle in school.  I have grown to prefer PFSense's configurability and their WebUI.  I could just be biased because, who wants do use anything that was required in school.      I'm sure as things grow down the road I might look into it again, but for now my little PFSense box works wonders.

If you have not had a chance to look at there new v12 I would encourage you to take a look. Its night & day from prior versions. https://www.untangle.com/untangle-ng-firewall/resources/release/

Untangle v12 Live demo http://demo.untangle.com/auth/login?url=/setup/welcome.do&realm=Administrator

 

For me pfSence was a bit of a train wreck with setting it up, Untangle is much more user friendly and now has real-time reports & a nice configurable dashboard.

https://www.untangle.com/untangle-ng-firewall/resources/release/

Edited June 13, 2016 by itGeeks