Configure network interfaces when running virtualized/emulated in UTM macOS

[logi]

I am installing OPNsense on an M1 Macbook, because the Mac uses ARM (Apple Silicon), I am using the App UTM to virtualize and emulate an x86 CPU.

I followed this guide (link below) and successfully configured OpenWRT on the same platform, the only difference is that I don't have to emulate because there are ARM binaries for OpenWRT.

https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/virtualization/utm

I tried to follow a similar approach to configure the Network interfaces (two network cards), I am installing it with two NICs, one for the WAN and one for the LAN, unfortunately that configuration didn't work, any assistance/guidance you can provide will be appreciated.

NOTE: All the emulated hardware (CPU, NICs, etc.) is fully recognized and configured by OPNsense.

[Maurice]

While there are no official OPNsense images for AMD64 (aarch64), you can build your own or download an unofficial one. Check the links in my signature. I don't have a Mac, but since UTM is based on QEMU, I'm pretty confident this should work.

Cheers
Maurice