pfBlockerNG version for OPNsense

[AseKarlsson]

Hi,

Came over from pfSense some months ago after using it for years to try OPNsense after some issues I had. I like this GUI a lot and are very impressed with the stability, that was the problem with pfSense for me.

What I really miss is pfBlockerNG, some functions like Geoblock, Black lists etc. I can find built in but not all functionality.

I love ZenArmor, but to replicate all the functions of pfBlockerNG you need to switch from the free version to paid and it is quite expensive.

Any plans to do something like pfBlockerNG for OPNsense that is free?

Thanks,
Ase

[RamSense]

Hi, have you already heard and or tried Adguard Home for opnsense? the plugin is available see here:
https://www.routerperformance.net/opnsense-repo/

[AseKarlsson]

Thanks for the tip RamSense,

Question on ADGuard, can this block by category Youtube, Tiktok etc. and not only Adult, Violence, Drugs, Ads etc.?
Can an internal host by IP/Alias be excluded from the rules?

[RamSense]

Hi again,
yes you can block by (many)category and by host/client, see more info at the github page here:
https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome

give it a try :-). I am sending all traffic through ad guard home opnsense plugin ( mainly for blocking adds etc.)

[beki]

By configuring the following OPNsense plugins, you can not only utilize the functionalities of pfBlockerNG but also enhance the security of your network:

1. Zenarmor
2. Firewall Aliases and Suricata IPS
3. Unbound DNS
4. Spamhaus
5. Rspamd

https://www.zenarmor.com/docs/network-security-tutorials/pfblockerng-alternatives-on-opnsense