Creating a virtual IP
This recipe describes how to create a virtual IP address in pfSense.
Getting ready
pfSense allows for four different types of virtual IP addresses to be created:
- Proxy ARP
- CARP
- Other
- IP Alias
A common use of virtual IPs is to configure a 1:1 NAT relationship. In this scenario a virtual IP of type Other is required, which we will configure in this recipe.
How to do it...
- Browse to Firewall | Virtual IPs.
- Click the "plus" button to add a new virtual IP address.
- Choose Other as Type.
- Select the WAN as the Interface.
- Specify the IP Address.
- Add a Description.
- Save the changes.
- Apply changes, if necessary.
How it works...
A virtual IP (VIP) of type ...
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