I have 3x SG-2440 pfSense boxes where the 'Remote Access Server' list in the openvpn-client-export utility is either empty or not displaying correctly. This usually happens when you didn't selected PROPER certificate options in OpenVPN server settings. You should have:
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How secure is pfSense local user access?
When using Local User Access, per- user certificates may be used easily, managed completely in the pfSense GUI. This is much more secure, but depending on the number of users which will access the service, may be less convenient than using a central authentication system.
Can I use pfSense with RDP port?
But, if everything is trusted and secure, then the afore-mentioned process would work. More commonly, a VPN would be established to connect the client to pfSense, and then utilize the RDP port through that interface. But, if everything is trusted and secure, then the afore-mentioned process would work.
What is pfSense multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
pfSense is a popular open source firewall and router that provides multiple interfaces for external authentication, even multi-factor authentication (MFA) through RADIUS. The prerequisites to secure access to pfSense using MFA through JumpCloud’s services are: An authenticator app that supports Time-based One-time Password (TOTP)
What is pfSense MFA through JumpCloud?
pfSense is a popular open source firewall and router that provides multiple interfaces for external authentication, even multi-factor authentication (MFA) through RADIUS. The prerequisites to secure access to pfSense using MFA through JumpCloud’s services are:
How to provide secure access to OpenVPN?
To provide secure access through OpenVPN we need to provision a Certificate Authority (CA) and generate a suitable certificate. The CA issues and validates the certificates that will secure the VPN.
How to install OpenVPN client export?
Navigate to System > Packages > Available packages and click Install next to the OpenVPN-client-export to install the utility.
How to remotely access a SOHO?
One solution to access these remotely is to open a number of firewall ports. An alternative and more secure method used is to open a single port and enable access through an OpenVPN connection. This guide will build upon the pfSense baseline guide and illustrate how to configure pfSense and an iOS device to enable secure remote access.
What port is OpenVPN on?
This section will configure a secure OpenVPN server running on port 443 rather than the default OpenVPN port of 1194. This reduces the likelihood of a remote network preventing access to your local infrastructure because port 1194 is not permitted or open.
What is the local subnet alias?
The LOCAL_SUBNETS alias is used to identify internal and external networks. Verify the RW_VPN address range ( 192.168.200.0/24) is included in the alias so policy routing continues to function correctly. If you followed a later revision of my baseline guide, you may instead have a 192.168.0.0/16 entry, if so this already includes the `192.168.200.0/24 subnet.
How did Snowden try to enable surveillance?
Snowden documents suggested that the NSA actively tried to enable surveillance by embedding weaknesses in commercially-deployed technology including at least one NIST standard.
Does PFSense use a static IP address?
Most non-business internet connections provide service through a dynamic IP address as opposed to a static one. To enable remote devices to locate and access our network we can use a dynamic DNS service that can keep a DNS record updated with our networks current local WAN address. PFsense has such a service that supports a wide variety of DNS services. This guide will use Amazon’s Route 53 but the same principles apply to the other services although the authorisation settings may vary slightly.
What is the default port for OpenVPN?
Now we’ll create the OpenVPN server which remote devices will connect to. We will change from the default port of 1194 to 443 as this port is often closed on remote networks.
What port is OpenVPN on?
We will now open a port on our firewall to allow access to the OpenVPN server which is running on port 443.
What is OpenVPN Connect?
The OpenVPN connect application provides OpenVPN functionality for a number of platforms. Install this on your device to provide the means to process .ovpn files.
Do you need a revocation list for remote access?
You’ll need a revocation list for if/when you need to expire any certificates you create. Although this isnt required to get our remote access working, its trivial to create so we may as well.
Can OpenVPN accept multiple certificates?
We will now create a client certificate for an iOS device. Although you can set OpenVPN up to accept the same certificate from multiple clients its a less secure solution and not my preferred option. This option allows you to specify a certificate per user or client and provides the ability to expire a single certificate to revoke access at any time.
How to create a new certificate in PfSense?
If there is an existing Certificate defined on the pfSense firewall, it may be chosen from the list. To create a new Certificate, choose Add new Certificate. If no Certificates are defined, this step is skipped.
What is the backend type of OpenVPN?
The choices available for Authentication Backend Type are Local User Access, LDAP, and RADIUS.
What is the IP subnet in OpenVPN?
An IP subnet must be chosen for use by the OpenVPN clients themselves. This is the subnet filled in under Tunnel Network in the server configuration. Connected clients will receive an IP address within this subnet, and the server end of the connection also receives an IP address used by the client as its gateway for networks on the server side.
What is OpenVPN wizard?
The OpenVPN wizard is a convenient way to setup a remote access VPN for mobile clients. It configures all of the necessary prerequisites for an OpenVPN Remote Access Server:
How to revoke a compromised certificate?
Compromised certificates can be revoked by creating a Certificate Revocation List (CRL) in System > Cert Manager on the Certificate Revocation tab, adding the certificate to it, and then selecting that CRL on the OpenVPN server settings.
What happens if no LDAP server exists?
If no LDAP servers exist or Add new LDAP server is chosen a screen will be presented with the options needed to add a new server. Many of these options will depend on the specific LDAP directory configuration and structure. If there is any uncertainty about the settings, consult the LDAP server administrator, software vendor, or documentation.
What port is used for authentication?
Port used by the RADIUS server for accepting Authentication requests, typically 1812.
Restarted Effort to add MPTCP (Multi Path TCP) Support to pfSense
Multipath TCP support in pfSense is a feature that would be beneficial to anyone that has more than one (slow) uplink at home and can afford a $5/month VPS. Despite that obvious benefit to the rest of us that aren't on 1 Gbps WAN connections, adding the MPTCP feature to pfSense has been lingering in deadlocked stasis for over six years.
2.6.0 Features and Updates Summary
Is there a nice (easily readable) roadmap / summary list of improvements for pfSense 2.6.0? What's the reason for it being 2.6.0 and not 2.5.3? What's new and exciting for the new release? There must be something big with a .0 version jump yes?
iOS devices attempting to connect to 192.168.x.x even though those subnets are not on my network
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Is it odd to have a VPN behind a router?
It is often (but not always) odd to have a router behind a router. Perhaps we need more information to be clear? More commonly, a VPN would be established to connect the client to pfSense, and then utilize the RDP port through that interface.
Does VPN work with PfSense?
More commonly, a VPN would be established to connect the client to pfSense, and then utilize the RDP port through that interface. But, if everything is trusted and secure, then the afore-mentioned process would work.
