User:Mauirixxx/pfSense IPSec VPN

About

How to setup an ipsec vpn between 2 instances of pfsense using both a static (work) and dynamic ip address (home office). However, a static IP is NOT a requirement.

Software used

• pfSense: https://www.pfsense.org

Requirements

• Dynamic OR static IP address
• A domain name or a free dynamic DNS provider.
• CPU with AES-NI (if your uplink is 20Mbps or faster)

Configuration

I'm going to assume that if you're at this point, you already have a working pfSense configuration at both locations.

Both locations must NOT have the same internal LAN address - meaning both can't be running 192.168.1.x addresses, one can run 192.168.1.x while the other can run 192.168.2.x.

Final note - the VPN configuration on both firewalls will be exactly the same, save for parts that require IP addresses or hostnames.

Let's get started:

• Click on VPN -> IPsec, and on the bottom right, click on +Add P1

Phase 1

General Info

• Key exchange version: IKEv2
• Internet Protocol: IPv4 (IPv6/Dual stack will work if you're running IPv6 at both sites)
• Interface: WAN (or whatever you named the interface with the public IP address)
• Remote Gateway: this is where you need either your own domain, or a free Dynaimc DNS provider - or manually entering the IP addresses works, users with dynamic IP addresses the "work" location will have to update your IP address manually every time it changes.
  • Remote Gateway (home): work.piracyforjesus.xyz
  • Remote Gateway (work): home.piracyforjesus.xyz
• Description: put whatever you like or leave blank

Phase 1 Proposal (Authentication)

• Authentication Method: Mutual PSK
• My Identifier: Distinguished name:
  • Home: home.piracyforjesus.xyz
  • Work: work.piracyforjesus.xyz
• Peer identifier: Peer IP address
• Pre-Shared Key: On one firewall, click generate key, then copy & paste that key to the other firewall

Phase 1 Proposal (Encryption Algorithm)

• Encryption Algorithm:
  • Algorithm: AES128-GCM
  • Key Length: 128 bits
  • Hash: SHA256
  • DH Group: 14 (2048)
• Lifetime (Seconds): 28800