Netgate is an open-source driven secure networking company delivering high-performance firewall, VPN, and routing solutions for homes and businesses.
Netgate provides cutting-edge secure networking solutions, revolutionizing network connectivity with high-performance appliance and software-based firewalls, VPNs, and routers. Known for creating pfSense, one of the world's most trusted firewall platforms, Netgate delivers frontline security architecture designed to maintain privacy and optimal performance.
Whether you need a compact gateway for a home network or a powerful secure router for an enterprise environment, Netgate's products offer robust flexibility. They empower users with advanced features like intrusion detection, bandwidth shaping, and site-to-site VPN capabilities, ensuring secure and high-speed network operations across any scale.
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To connect to the GUI, open a web browser and enter the default LAN IP address, usually 192.168.1.1. Log in with the default username (admin) and password (pfsense).
The default initial username is 'admin' and the default password is 'pfsense'. You will be strongly encouraged to change these credentials upon your initial setup process.
Disconnect the WAN interface, access the Netgate GUI locally via the LAN connection, and navigate to the Setup Wizard to change the LAN interface IP address to a different subnet (e.g., 192.168.2.1) before reconnecting the WAN.
Netgate Global Support provides a 24x7 Technical Assistance Center (TAC). You can find warranty details and open a support request directly at netgate.com/support.