Netgate is pleased to announce the Release Candidate (RC) of pfSense Plus software version 23.09. Review the Release Notes here.
Significant changes include upgrading to OpenSSL 3, an opt-in feature for evaluating Kea DHCP and resolving several bugs and other issues. OpenSSL is a toolkit for general-purpose cryptography and secure communication, and it is an essential component of pfSense Plus software. Kea DHCP is a full-featured, open-source, standards-based DHCP server that will eventually replace ISC DHCP as the default.
You will be able to enjoy the flexibility and reliability of pfSense Plus firewall/VPN/router software with high availability (HA) both on-premises and on the cloud. pfSense+ Enterprise offers:
High Availability (HA) on AWS (Azure coming in Q1/2024)
TAC Enterprise Support Included: 24x7x365 availability and 4-hour response time SLA.
Your Favorite pfSense Plus Software Features: Stateful packet inspection, GeoIP blocking, IDS/IPS, site-to-site and remote access VPN with IPsec, OpenVPN, or Wireguard, content filtering, policy-based routing, easy GUI-based management, and more.
An Enterprise-focused Future Roadmap
To learn more about what pfSense+ Enterprise on AWS can do for your cloud network security or to set up an AWS-funded proof-of-concept, contact our sales team at sales@netgate.com.
Bufferbloat is transitory latency caused by a network device buffering data in excess. Bufferbloat can interfere with time-sensitive traffic like VoIP. The FQ_CODEL limiter scheduler in pfSense Plus software can help alleviate the effects of Bufferbloat.
Learn more about configuring CoDel Limiters for Bufferbloat by clicking the link above!
TNSR Software Version 23.11 Coming Soon
We are excited to announce the upcoming release of TNSR software version 23.11 in November! Some of the new features and enhancements in this release include:
Mobile IPSec support
Support for authentication using RADIUS and LDAP servers and SSHD
VPP, FRR, and Clixon upgraded to 23.06, 8.5.3, and 6.3.0, respectively
Memory management optimization
New Commands: show interface and | commands
Fixed multiple bugs in IPFIX
Stay tuned for more information.
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TNSR software contains a shortcut for creating a basic set of PKI entries for use with the RESTCONF server. This provides a quick, easy, and secure way to allow remote changes to TNSR via the API.
Netgate 3100 End of Life (EOL)
The Netgate 3100 reached “End of Life” (EOL) status on October 22, 2023. Active Technical Assistance Center (TAC) subscriptions will be honored on a supported version of the software.
Given the importance of network security, we suggest upgrading your Netgate 3100 appliances to a newer, faster model. Explore our appliance comparison table to find an option that meets your needs, and contact us at sales@netgate.com with any questions.
Netgate 4100 is Back in Stock
We’re happy to announce that the Netgate 4100 is back in stock!
The Netgate 4100 with pfSense Plus software is one of the most versatile security gateways in its class. It combines the power of a Dual-Core Intel® Atom® C3338R Core CPU with integrated QuickAssist & AES-NI and 4 GB of memory for a snappy user experience, delivering over 8.15 Gbps of L3 routing across six independent - (2) 1 GbE and (4) 2.5 GbE - flexible WAN/LAN ports.
Technical Assistance Center
The Netgate Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides technical assistance with pfSense Plus software & TNSR. Every Netgate Security Gateway and cloud instance comes with TAC Lite included. TAC Lite offers Zero-to-Ping assistance, ensuring a smooth setup and configuration. Zero-to-Ping assistance will get your Netgate appliance with pfSense Plus & TNSR 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:
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: Carol and Stewart
Sabrina, our HR Manager, is the proud owner of Carol and Stewart. Lucky for them, they are Sabrina’s foster failures. Carol's favorite activity is parkour, while Stewart is more of a loaf.
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