We are happy to announce that pfSense Community Edition (CE) software 2.7.0-RELEASE is now available.
Earlier this month, we made the BETA and Release Candidates (RC) available for field testing. We appreciate your help in making pfSense software the best it can be.
To see the full list of new features and bug fixes for pfSense CE software 2.7.0, visit our release notes. A few of the highlights include a fix for UPnP and multiple game systems, upgrades to PHP, OpenVPN and FreeBSD, and adding support for ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption with IPsec.
You can also upgrade from pfSense CE to pfSense Plus version 23.05.1. pfSense Plus has additional features not available in pfSense CE.
Netgate has been the steward of pfSense CE software since 2008. When you purchase Netgate hardware, TAC, or pfSense Plus cloud instances on AWS and Azure, you directly sustain the engineering teams responsible for maintaining the high quality of both pfSense CE and pfSense Plus software. Thank you for your support.
pfSense Plus software version 23.05.1 is now available for updates. Release version 23.05.1 incorporates several bug fixes and stability enhancements. Our release notes have complete details on this maintenance release.
Cloud computing is often misunderstood, and the concept of security in the cloud can be even more ambiguous. While many assume that the cloud is secure, the responsibility for security lies with the customer. To address this, pfSense Plus software offers secure networking solutions on the Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure clouds, providing features such as fast network routing, firewall and site-to-site VPN capabilities, load balancing, IP/DNS-based filtering, and more. Click the link above to learn more about using pfSense software on AWS and Azure.
Netgate took home 32 awards in 11 categories in the G2 Summer 2023 Report. The list includes Enterprise, Mid-Market, and Small Business awards in categories such as Best Estimated ROI, Best Relationship, Best Usability, Most Implementable, and Users Most Likely to Recommend, for both the Firewall Software and Business VPN groups.
Netgate earned its place on these lists because of positive customer feedback based on data from verified customer reviews, including:
"The amount of power and flexibility pfSense brings to your network is outstanding. The integrated VPN ability means connecting to my network from the outside is easy and doesn't require additional hardware. The complete control over how packets flow to and from the internet, and even across LANs; means I have control that lets me keep my network running efficiently and securely. If you're used to dealing with just the hardware your provider gives you, pfSense is a significant step up."
"Granular control over anything and everything firewall-related, including routing. Additionally, pfSense (Netgate) support is beyond stellar. They set the gold standard for product knowledge and support. I cannot recommend them highly enough."
It is an honor to be recognized by our customers, who are the “why” of everything we do. Thank you!
TNSR software version 23.06 is now available! This release of TNSR continues to establish itself as a cutting-edge high-speed edge vRouter solution. It is available as a bare-metal image for deployment on third-party hardware, pre-installed on Netgate appliances, or as a cloud-based solution on AWS or Azure. We also offer a no-cost Home+Lab version for you to explore and evaluate whether TNSR software meets your high-speed routing needs.
For the full list of new features and bug fixes, please visit our release notes.
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What is TNSR Software?
TNSR software from Netgate is a high-performance, scalable, and secure networking platform that can be used for a variety of use cases, including:
Enterprise edge routing: TNSR software provides high-speed routing and security for enterprise edge networks. It can be deployed on a variety of hardware platforms, including bare metal servers, virtual machines, and cloud-based appliances to simplify management and orchestration efforts across deployment locations.
Service provider networks: TNSR software can be used to provide routing and security for service provider networks. It can be used to securely connect different networks, such as edge and private networks to provide routing, VPN, and other security services for service provider customers to fill the pipe at full speed.
Netgate is pleased to introduce our comprehensive training and certification program for TNSR software. The TNSR Fundamentals and Practical Application certification course is now accessible online, and it is offered at no cost for the training component.
This free, in-depth training program is self-paced and designed to equip you with the necessary networking knowledge and skills to effectively manage and maintain your TNSR vRouter. Whether deployed in the cloud, on third-party bare-metal hardware, or on a Netgate turnkey TNSR appliance, the training materials are tailored to address relevant scenarios and challenges.
Should you choose to pursue certification, you have the option to enroll and participate in the certification process for a small fee. This entails a multiple-choice exam and engaging in proctored, real-world scenarios utilizing our virtual interactive environments.
Professional development is key to unlocking new opportunities in your career journey. Adding to your networking knowledge with this free TNSR training will expand your skill set and stay ahead in your field.
The Netgate Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides technical assistance with pfSense Plus software. Every Netgate Security Gateway and cloud instance comes with TAC Lite included. TAC Lite can be used for help with pfSense Plus software updates and Zero-to-Ping. Zero-to-Ping can be used to get your Netgate appliance with pfSense Plus software, AWS, or Azure firewall connected to the Internet and one client on the same network online.
In addition to TAC Lite, TAC Professional and TAC Enterprise levels are available for faster response times and a much wider variety of assistance topics. Regardless of support level, TAC is here 24/7 to help.
Netgate Holiday Schedule
Upcoming 2023 Netgate Holidays:
Monday-Tuesday, July 3-4, 2023 - Independence Day (US)
Monday, September 4, 2023 - Labor Day (US)
Thursday-Friday, November 23-24, 2023 - Thanksgiving (US)
Monday, December 25, 2023 - Christmas
Monday, January 1, 2024 - New Year's Day
The Netgate Global Support Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is fully staffed and operational for all holidays. The engineering, sales, manufacturing, and shipping teams will be off for the holidays listed above.
Get to Know Netgate Pets: Cher, Jojo, and Pema
The Director of Marketing at Netgate, Esther Cheng, has two cats and a dog. Cher, Jojo, and Pema enjoy late-night Whataburger and lively chases around the house. They live in Austin, Texas with their humans.
Jojo and Pema guard the living room while Cher relaxes with her favorite pumpkin toy
Worldwide Netgate Partners
Wherever you are, there is a Netgate reseller partner nearby. Our reseller partners can import, install, configure, provide in-person and in-language support, and training to many Netgate customers worldwide. Some of our partners also assist with public cloud deployment on AWS and Azure! We appreciate our partners and believe you will also find value in engaging with them.
If your company is interested in the Netgate partner program, let’s get in touch!
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