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    How to get a safe pfsense router?

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      tjabas
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      im up and running with a pfsense router for 2 weeks now, and it works good, but i dont know what kind of packages that i need to install to get the best security from this router?

      i have installed HAVP antivirus, snort and squid.

      are these packages ok or do i need anything more to get maximum security on my router?

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        nothing
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        For "maximum security on my router" just remove all firewall rules on the WAN interface :)

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          _elohin_
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          @nothing:

          For "maximum security on my router" just remove all firewall rules on the WAN interface :)

          Hello friend, do not get it right …
          To leave my pfsense safe, just delete all the rules of WAN or block / reject everything?
          Another thing, this procedure will prjudicar something in the system, type the package manager or updates?

          Ps: Sorry for my english, I'm using google translator kkkkk

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            nothing
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            Default rule is DROP, so removing all rules on WAN will block all incoming SYN requests.

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