Proxmox vs Docker: Best Option to Use in 2026?
…Where Each One Makes Sense Use Proxmox when: – You need to run full virtual machines — Windows 11, pfSense, a full Linux server with its own kernel – You want strong isolation between workloads…
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Does pfSense automatically create a firewall rule when I set up port forwarding?
Yes, as long as you leave Filter Rule Association set to Add associated filter rule when creating the NAT rule. pfSense will generate a matching WAN firewall rule automatically. If you change this setting or delete the NAT rule later, the firewall rule will be removed as well.
pfSense Port Forwarding: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)What’s the difference between the NAT rule and the firewall rule in pfSense port forwarding?
The NAT rule handles the address translation — it redirects traffic arriving on a WAN port to an internal IP and port. The firewall rule controls whether that traffic is allowed through at all. Both are required for port forwarding to work, which is why letting pfSense create them together is the easiest approach.
pfSense Port Forwarding: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)How do I forward a port range in pfSense?
In the Destination Port Range field, set the From and To values to the start and end of the range. Set the Redirect Target Port to the starting port of the range on the internal device, and pfSense will map the entire range accordingly.
pfSense Port Forwarding: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)What’s the default OpenVPN port I need to forward if I’m hosting a VPN server on pfSense?
OpenVPN defaults to UDP port 1194. If you’re hosting an OpenVPN server on pfSense, you’ll need to forward that port (or whichever port you configured during setup) from WAN to the pfSense firewall’s own LAN IP. The pfSense OpenVPN setup guide covers the full configuration.
pfSense Port Forwarding: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)How to Set Up WireGuard on UniFi Cloud Gateways
…I’ve used WireGuard on several platforms over the years, including pfSense, Raspberry Pi, UniFi, and other Linux-based systems. For my own UniFi setup, I moved WireGuard to my UniFi Dream…
WG-Easy: A Simple and Secure Way to Set Up WireGuard VPNs
…In this example (using pfSense), you can see that I forwarded UDP port 51820 to the IP address of my vm-docker server. After the port forwarding has been completed, you can…
OPNsense vs. OpenWrt: Which One Should You Use?
…It’s similar to pfSense in many ways, but with a different GUI and a more aggressive update cycle. You can install OPNsense on your own hardware , run it in a virtual…
UniFi Guides: Setup, Gateways, VLANs, VPNs, Wi-Fi, and UniFi Protect
…I previously used pfSense for years, and I still think pfSense and OPNsense are great options if you want the most control over your firewall. With that said, for my own network…
Docker Macvlan on a VLAN: Give Containers Their Own IP - WunderTech
…If you’re using pfSense or OPNsense, check out how to set up a VLAN in pfSense for the firewall side. Your switch — The port connecting to your Docker host must be…
Proxmox VE Guides: Setup, VMs, Containers, Backups, and Clustering
…You can run a Windows VM, a Linux server, Home Assistant, Docker, Pi-hole, Plex, Jellyfin, TrueNAS, or even pfSense on the same physical system. For small businesses or more advanced users…
How to Set Up WireGuard on a Raspberry Pi
…I’ve used WireGuard on Raspberry Pis, pfSense, UniFi gateways, and other Linux systems, and the reason I still like the Raspberry Pi setup is that it’s simple. You don’t…
Split Tunnel vs Full Tunnel VPNs: Benefits & Drawbacks
…In the example below, the WireGuard split tunnel VPN is configured on pfSense , and only the specific internal subnets are routed through the tunnel. Split Tunnel VPN Pros Normal internet traffic does…
How to Access Home Assistant Remotely - WunderTech
…OpenVPN can be configured on various devices , with my favorite personal option being a router like pfSense . You should check your router to see if it’s supported, but if it isn…