Netgate Discussion Forum
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Popular
    • Users
    • Search
    • Register
    • Login

    IPSEC Only

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved IPsec
    2 Posts 2 Posters 1.7k Views
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • M
      MitchM
      last edited by

      I use to run a PFSense firewall on a dedicated machine , since I've recently moved I don't really have the space to put one out there - but I would like to have a good way to connect to work via IPSEC. Is it possible to set up PFSense on a Virtual Machine that I would run only when I need the IPSEC connection? Or will it only work if it's handling my traffice directly as it comes in and out of my home?

      Thanks

      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • jimpJ
        jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
        last edited by

        In order for a VPN router like that to work, it would either need to be the gateway for all of the systems behind it, or you'd need a static route to your remote VPN client subnet on every server (or their gateway) that would point traffic at the VPN router.

        So it could work, but it takes a bit more effort to get it going.

        Remember: Upvote with the 👍 button for any user/post you find to be helpful, informative, or deserving of recognition!

        Need help fast? Netgate Global Support!

        Do not Chat/PM for help!

        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • First post
          Last post
        Copyright 2025 Rubicon Communications LLC (Netgate). All rights reserved.