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    Access the graphical interface from the PC on which pfsense is installed

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      firefox
      last edited by

      My pfsense installed on the computer
      that Not connected to a mouse and keyboard and screen

      From time to time I approached the address of the graphical interface to
      See if there is any problem

      I have problems with disconnecting from the Internet
      Probably
      Flawed infrastructure

      When this happens
      I need to turn on another computer and enter the graphical interface and see what the problem

      I want to connect a 14-inch screen that I have to the pfsense computer
      and see the Dashboard Permanent

      Is it possible ?

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        zikmen
        last edited by

        the dashboard cannot be accessed from the host running pfsense directly. You will only have access to the black and white console menu that gives you basic settings. The workaround for doing this on one physical machine would be to install windows, macOS or your favorite linux distro on a workstation and to install VirtualBox on it. After what, you will install PfSense INSIDE a VM. From the host OS, you will be able to access the dashboard.

        Mapping and configuring interfaces for both the host and the pfsense box can be tricky in order to achieve a working setup the first time (for the WAN part) but you'll get used to it quickly.

        hope that awnsers your questions.

        Zikmen

        Thanks,
        Tommy

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          firefox
          last edited by

          I know this option
          I thought it might be an easier way

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          • stephenw10S
            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
            last edited by

            There is a curses based web browser that you can use but it's fairly ugly.
            See: http://www.freshports.org/www/links

            Steve

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