How to Create a pfSense lab environment with proper routing using Virtual Network Editor — Part 2

For Part 1 –

This is Part 2 of a multiple part setup. We will setup 3 networks (LAN, LAN2, and DMZ) with 3 different types of private IP address (192.x.x.x / 10.x.x.x / 172.x.x.x) with all different subnets as well so you can get a huge crash course in setups. We will then show you 3 different ways people will configure the firewall from very basic for home or small business to enterprise style routing. We will also test each of the networks and firewall rules in our Virtual environment for proof of concept.

Today we will be adventuring into the world of pfSense Firewall with pfSense 2.4.4. I created this video to mirror a pfSense routing appliance (SG-3100) and for anyone who wants to see how to properly setup a pfSense router with more than just a WAN and LAN.

I explain how to setup for multiple VM networks to mirror what you would see on a pfSense appliance. I will also show you how to setup a multiple network firewall setup and show how you can test it in a virtual environment that is all connecting to the pfSense router.
We will setup a Virtual NiCs from the Virtual Network Editor and connect them directly to your pfSense VM and that will provide you internet and connections. So, this is a completely closed VM network with your pfSense router at the helm.

I also will provide all the ISOs and VM that is created in a link below for anyone to either follow along or download the final VM I created.
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## Links to Items used in the video above ##
pfSense official website –

pfSense Download –

VMware Advisor Cloud Drive – Tinyurl.com/vmwareadvisor

Netgate SG-3100 pfSense Firewall –

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