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davburns

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pfSync and Transparent Filtering for HA in a complex network
« on: November 16, 2022, 11:00:38 pm »
I am wondering if I can use two OPNsense firewalls in transparent mode, synchronized with pfSync.  I read the HA documentation and it seems to exclusively deal with CARP. 

I know I can do this with more expensive cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto firewalls, but I'm hoping to spend less (money) for a solution that is free-er (as in speech.)
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nzkiwi68

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Re: pfSync and Transparent Filtering for HA in a complex network
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2022, 09:19:57 pm »
Yes, this would be possible.

A transparent filtering bridge, then an HA interface with an IP subnet to sync two OPNsense HA pair of firewalls.
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Re: pfSync and Transparent Filtering for HA in a complex network
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2022, 10:04:29 pm »
Do you have a link to any kind of network diagram or guide?
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Re: pfSync and Transparent Filtering for HA in a complex network
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2022, 01:26:59 am »
https://docs.opnsense.org/manual/how-tos/transparent_bridge.html

Then, just setup your HA interface on opt2 or opt3 interface or whatever for sync between the firewalls.
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