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    Getting up and running with Pfsense in Proxmox

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        lexje @lexje
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        Hi,

        I'm seeking some help with getting started with Pfsense running virtualized in Proxmox.
        As this is a bit in between Pfsense and Proxmox, I have also posted in Proxmox forum.

        What I have:

        • Dell Optiplex 980, with i5 cpu
        • onboard nic
        • 2x Intel 1 GB nic
        • Proxmox 8.2.7

        Here's a view of the hardware config in Proxmox:
        2025-03-20 at 22.57.58_CleanShot.png

        Network detail:
        For the time being, I'd like to integrate the Pfsense vm in my local network. The range is 192.168.1.0/24.
        192.168.1.1 is my router, therefore I have tried to configure my WAN nic as 192.168.1.2.

        I have tried as much as possible to follow the Netgate Docs. But whenever I get to the stage where Pfsense will check network connectivity, the install / connection fails.

        Question:
        Once exited from the installer, I land in the terminal.
        What commands can I enter on the cli to:

        • check availability of the NIC's
        • manually check functioning of the NIC's by pinging e.g. my network modem
        • manually check the MAC address that is assigned to the 2 INTEL NIC's

        Any further info that might help is hugely appreciated!
        If you need me to post more info, please ask.

        Thanks for helping out!

        image of WAN nic
        2025-03-20 at 23.03.02_CleanShot.png

        image of LAN nic
        2025-03-20 at 23.04.06_CleanShot.png

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          P3R @lexje
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          @lexje said in Getting up and running with Pfsense in Proxmox:

          I have tried as much as possible to follow the Netgate Docs. But whenever I get to the stage where Pfsense will check network connectivity, the install / connection fails.

          I would try to fix that instead of working with an installation that doesn't work as expected.

          You have Proxmox firewall enabled on the intefaces, which may interfere with pfSense. I have mine disabled on all pfSense interfaces as it is a firewall by itself and should be allowed to have "clean" interfaces. My pfSense installation sequence run and end as expected. I have had them up and working perfectly for weeks in Proxmox now that I've finally migrated away from an aging VMware ESXI.

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            lexje @P3R
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            @P3R
            Thanks for posting!

            I noticed the firewall setting too. I think I've tried disabling it, not sure though.
            Will test it again and report back.
            Thank you!

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