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    How to setup Pfsense firewall and pfsense proxy separately in a single Network

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      mohiyodeen
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      I am confused that How to setup Pfsense firewall and pfsense proxy separately in a single Network. I have used Pfsense as Squid Proxy server, but my clients are asking to create a network like

      Pfsense firewall in one machine and pfsense proxy server in another machine.

      can you people please help me regarding to create this network ?

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        JBNixx
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        So they want the proxy and firewall on their own boxes?

        Then you have to setup a box running PFSense and a box running Squid. I don't really see the problem to be honest?

        If you don't understand how to setup squid then maybe they should hire a consultant in to set it up if finances permit?

        If you are allowed to hack at it yourself then you can start here.
        http://www.squid-cache.org/Doc/

        Good luck.

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          muswellhillbilly
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          It would, perhaps, be best if you specified what sort of help you need. As JBNixx says, setting up a separate proxy server and firewall isn't difficult. Is it the firewall part you don't understand or the proxy bit? There are plenty of links you'll find via Google - and this forum - that can tell you how to set up a PFS firewall, no problem. The same with Squid. Remember: Google is your friend.

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            mohiyodeen
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            I just want to know how to setup Pfsense as Firewall in my network?  please explain.

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              JBNixx
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              @mohiyodeen:

              I just want to know how to setup Pfsense as Firewall in my network?  please explain.

              Your much better off having a go and asking specific questions for things that don't work or you find difficult.

              Asking how to setup PFSense is a much too open question to be able to answer.

              But i would start with the official documentation for installing and the initial configuration.
              https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Installing_pfSense

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                muswellhillbilly
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                @mohiyodeen:

                I just want to know how to setup Pfsense as Firewall in my network?  please explain.

                https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Installing_pfSense

                https://zacheryolinske.wordpress.com/2015/04/29/how-to-install-and-configure-pfsense-2-2-2-firewallrouter-for-your-homeoffice-network/

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq0GiGt4Xf8

                Best I can do, given I don't know what your network is like. Even on a basic level, any of these how-to's ought to be enough for you to get started. If you get stuck, post a question concerning the specific problem. Otherwise, links to how-to's are all you're going to get at this stage, I'm afraid.

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