Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall/VPN/Router offers easy installation, exceptional scalability, and open-source transparency with no hidden costs. Users appreciate its efficient VPN tunneling, robust VLAN support, and effective load balancing. It enhances network management with excellent LAN/WAN support. The hardware's availability and compatibility for upgrades are praised. Users find it safe, affordable, and perfectly suited to their needs, benefiting from its ability to handle complex network requirements seamlessly.
- "My experience with the product is that it is a stable and good product that is easy to use."
- "I do not have complaints about Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall_VPN_Router with Firewall, VPN, and Router; it is really comfortable for use, and it does a pretty good job."
- "Overall, the entire Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall_VPN_Router product has been reliable, though some of their smaller gear aimed at remote offices hasn't been cost-effective."
Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall/VPN/Router faces issues with cloud-based firmware updates, which require an internet connection. Users seek more hardware options with dual power supplies and question the hardware pricing. The interface requires speed improvements for better traffic control. While effective, users desire it to remain open-source without recurring costs and request additional features like a captive portal.
- "I would assess the effectiveness of Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall_VPN_Router's traffic shaping as good, but I would give a six marks only for that compared to others because in the past few years, there has been a stop of improvement or lack of improvement showing in Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall_VPN_Router."
- "The effectiveness of Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall_VPN_Router traffic shaping is quite good, but I am not very satisfied with the interface for control."
- "The pricing for the hardware of Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall_VPN_Router is steep, which is one reason I'd explore other options."
