OPNsense is a popular open-source firewall operating system based on FreeBSD. It provides all the essential features required for solid network security such as VPN, firewall, IDS/IPS, and much more. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to install OPNsense on the latest POP! OS.
The first step is to download the OPNsense image from the official website (https://opnsense.org/download/) in ISO format.
After downloading the OPNsense image, create a bootable USB drive by following the instructions detailed in the official guide (https://pop.system76.com/docs/install-pop-os/).
Boot your system from the USB drive. The OPNsense installer will automatically start after booting.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install OPNsense on your system. You can find the full installation guide at the official OPNsense documentation (https://docs.opnsense.org/manual/install.html).
After installation, configure OPNsense by following the instructions given in the official documentation (https://docs.opnsense.org/manual/how-tos/index.html).
To access the OPNsense web interface, open your web browser and enter http://
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install OPNsense on the latest POP! OS. After installation, you can leverage its powerful features to provide solid network security. For further information and documentation, visit the official OPNsense website (https://opnsense.org/).
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