OPNsense
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OpnSense is an open-source firewall and routing platform based on FreeBSD.
Features
1. User-Friendly Interface: Modern and intuitive web-based interface.
2. Comprehensive Security Features:
• Stateful firewall with NAT support.
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDS/IPS).
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
• Extensive VPN support (IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard).
3. Extensive Plugins and Packages: Modular approach with plugins for added functionality (e.g., web filtering, proxy services).
4. Traffic Shaping and QoS: Manage and prioritize network traffic.
5. High Availability and Failover: CARP for redundancy and failover.
6. Extensive Monitoring and Reporting: Tools like NetFlow, IPFIX, and sFlow for traffic analysis.
9. Configuration Backup and Restore: Encrypted backups for disaster recovery.
10. Advanced Networking Features:
• Captive Portal with RADIUS authentication.
• Multi-WAN load balancing and failover.