Networking
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pfSense VLAN Configuration Explained: Tags, Rules, DHCP
How pfSense VLANs work end to end: parent interface, 802.1Q tags, interface assignment, DHCP, default-deny rules and the switch trunk config.
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Workload Sizing for pfSense: VPN, IDS and State Tables
Size pfSense for VPN, IDS and peak state counts, and find whether routing, encryption or inspection sets the throughput bottleneck before you buy.
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pfSense CE vs pfSense Plus: What Actually Differs
Compare pfSense CE and Plus: the $129 yearly TAC Lite price, Plus-only features like OpenVPN DCO and ZFS boot environments, and release cadence.
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pfSense Slow Speeds and Bufferbloat: Find the Bottleneck
A diagnostic order for slow pfSense throughput, from where to measure first to the network buffer, PPPoE and inspection settings that actually cap it.