After everything is configured, you can start the virtual machine!ġ4. We will use one port for WAN (connected from the modem) and one port for LAN (connecting from the server to the Switch).Īdd the NICs, then confirm that the cables are plugged in properly (Modem to one port on the NIC and the Switch will be connected to the other).ġ3. The goal that we’re trying to accomplish is to add the NIC to our OPNsense virtual machine.ĭepending on the NIC you have, you might be able to add the entire device, or you might have to add the individual ports. This step is different for everyone as it relies on the NIC that you’re using. Select the OPNsense virtual machine, select hardware, then add, and finally, PCI device.ġ2. In the confirm section, ensure that start after created is not selected, then click finish.ġ1. In the network section, select no network device, then select next.ġ0. Set the amount of memory that you’d like to use, then select next.ĩ. Set the total CPU cores that you’d like to use, then select next.Ĩ. Skip to the disks tab and select the correct storage location, as well as the disk size that you’d like to use (40GB is recommended, but I am only using 32GB due to development server resource purposes).ħ. Select the OPNsense ISO file that was uploaded to the Proxmox server.Ħ. Give the VM a name, then check off start at boot. Select next to proceed.ĥ. Select Create VM in the top right corner.Ĥ.

Upload the file you just downloaded to your Proxmox server.ģ. Download the latest amd64 and DVD ISO image for OPNsense and extract the file.Ģ.

Conclusion: How to Install OPNsense in Proxmoxīefore we look at how to install OPNsense in Proxmox, ensure that you have your network card installed and it’s visible in your Proxmox GUI.ġ.

Setting Up OPNsense – How to Install OPNsense in Proxmox.

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