If you could install just one package - which would it be?
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I'd install no packages. Block all connections in from WAN and you're done.
I would use a normal router for that, no point running a server 24/7, save power.
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True, but I don't need "packages" to do more. Actually, the only package I need is "OpenVPN Client Export."
But then again I don't run a "server" either. Just a right-sized atom.
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anti-virus and Cache are also a few other bonuses that squid offers.
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unnecessary. IMHO
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dansguardian… of course I couldn't use it without also installing squid - can I install two packages? :D
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I ran for years with the embedded (Nano) version on a PC Engines ALIX - this meant basically no packages (yes, I know that some packages work but the machine is so low powered that basically it's not a good idea).
Now I have a new PC Engines APU machine with 4gb RAM and a 30gb mSATA SSD. I have the full version of pfSense installed but just using @Derelict's recommendation to stay package-free makes me feel like I could be getting more "usability" out of the new box's capabilities.
Thanks for the responses so far - I've made a couple runs at setting up Squid but I need to read more.
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I really only need siproxd. and only at one site. All the others could live as vanilla installs.
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I like the idea of running no packages at all for a home setup unless you have a particular goal to accomplish.
I would install openvpn client export and export a client to your laptop so that if/when you ever need to access your pfsense / LAN remotely you can.
Also, you might like a VPN when traveling.
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Since we have a lot of iOS devices in our family and I have a OSX laptop I setup an IPSEC VPN using this guide:
https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=81735.0
That way I can use the native clients on the devices. Having some trouble with stability though…
That way when I have my iPad at Starbux no problems... ;)
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It would be very stable with openvpn.
