PfSense is an open-source firewall and router platform based on FreeBSD that was started in 2004 using the m0n0wall project. It uses low-cost non-specialist hardware and has low memory usage. It provides features such as VPN support, traffic shaping, internet filtering, reporting, high availability, and support for multiple WAN configurations. It has been deployed in Africa for over 5 years by a Ugandan company that offers local support and training.

1. Introduction
to pfSense Firewall

2. Background
● Firewall and Router
● Built using FreeBSD
● Started in September 2004
● Built using the very stable m0n0wall project

3. Features
● Uses a variety of low-cost non-specialist hardware.
● Low memory usage
● Many add-on packages to build a full custom solution
● Including main packages, such as Squid Proxy, Snort, NTOP,
● Resilient configuration such as CARP and Multi-Wan Fail-over.
● Clusters for High-Availability (HA) solutions.

4. Features (cont.)
● Supports Multi-Wan configuration
● Inbound/Outbound Load-Balancing
● Multiple VPN support including IPSEC/PPTP
● Content Security via HAVP
● Variety of Traffic Shaping and Internet Filtering methods
● Real-time and Historical Reporting of Bandwidth and IP usage.

5. ● 5+ Years experience in deploying in Africa
● In use at 10's of customers
● High level of efficiency and effectiveness
● Local and On-site Support and training
available

6. Call us on +256 312260620 or email on
service_desk@etech.ug to find out more.