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# pfSense

## About

To segregate my Servers from my main network, I created another Virtual LAN. This was a more secure approach and also creates some kind of segregation in my home network. I also have custom firewall rules in place in order to restrict the systems from accessing my main network just in case someone were to get into one of those systems. 

I also have an OpenVPN server setup in pfSense to enable me to access my machines when I'm not on prem. I'll write about how I did that soon!

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## Setup Instructions

### Vswitch Configuration

To create a port group on VMware ESXI we first need to create a Virtual Switch as shown below.

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### Port Group Configuration

Now that we have a virtual switch setup, we can setup the port group to assign our machines to.

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### Pfsense VM Configuration

Now that we have the new port group created, we can add our Pfsense VM into the network to act as the gateway.

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Now that the machine is connected to the LAN, we will be able to onboard the new LAN onto the FW.

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Once the Interfaces is added, we have to configure the interface and set the IP range.

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And once all that is done, check back at the terminal to confirm that you're LAN is successfully added as shown below.

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