Netgate pfSense Features
What are the features of Netgate pfSense?
Usage
- Multiple Concurrent Connections
- Protocol Choices
- Unlimited Bandwidth
Miscellaneous
- Open Source Code
Administration
- Policy Management
- Logging and Reporting
- Application Gateway
- Concurrent Sessions
Monitoring
- Load Balancing
- Continuous Analysis
- Intrusion Prevention
- Intrusion Detection
Functionality
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- URL Filtering
- Availability
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Usage
Multi-Device Usage | Enables the use of the VPN on multiple Devices. This feature was mentioned in 143 Netgate pfSense reviews. | 91% (Based on 143 reviews) | |
Multiple Concurrent Connections | Based on 159 Netgate pfSense reviews. Allows use of the VPN on multiple connections at the same time. | 95% (Based on 159 reviews) | |
Protocol Choices | Enables the user to choose which protocol to use such as OpenVPN or PPTP. This feature was mentioned in 162 Netgate pfSense reviews. | 93% (Based on 162 reviews) | |
Unlimited Bandwidth | Based on 153 Netgate pfSense reviews. Provides unlimited bandwidth for the user. | 94% (Based on 153 reviews) | |
No Log Storage | Based on 107 Netgate pfSense reviews. Does not keep logs of user activity. | 79% (Based on 107 reviews) | |
Varied Server Locations | Provides servers in many different locations. This feature was mentioned in 110 Netgate pfSense reviews. | 85% (Based on 110 reviews) | |
Unlimited Server Switches | As reported in 105 Netgate pfSense reviews. Enables you to switch between servers an unlimited number of times. | 85% (Based on 105 reviews) |
Miscellaneous
Live Customer Support | Provides live customer support. This feature was mentioned in 106 Netgate pfSense reviews. | 82% (Based on 106 reviews) | |
Open Source Code | Based on 143 Netgate pfSense reviews. Enables the user to view the code used by the VPN. | 93% (Based on 143 reviews) | |
Multiple Payment Methods | As reported in 95 Netgate pfSense reviews. Allows multiple payment methods such as credit card or cryptocurrency. | 82% (Based on 95 reviews) |
Administration
Policy Management | Provides network security features to customize network access rules, workflows, and compliance requirements. This feature was mentioned in 183 Netgate pfSense reviews. | 87% (Based on 183 reviews) | |
Logging and Reporting | Based on 206 Netgate pfSense reviews. Captures logs for all firewall functions, storing information, incidents, and activity for user reference and analysis. | 83% (Based on 206 reviews) | |
Application Gateway | Application-level proxy that applies security mechanisms to connect clients to applications while concealing client network and computers. This feature was mentioned in 176 Netgate pfSense reviews. | 84% (Based on 176 reviews) | |
Concurrent Sessions | Determines the number of connections a firewall is able to track and facilitate securely. This feature was mentioned in 197 Netgate pfSense reviews. | 90% (Based on 197 reviews) |
Monitoring
Load Balancing | Monitors traffic and distribute resources and scales infrastructure workloads to match traffic. 160 reviewers of Netgate pfSense have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 160 reviews) | |
Continuous Analysis | Constantly monitors traffic and activity. Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. 165 reviewers of Netgate pfSense have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 165 reviews) | |
Intrusion Prevention | Enforces security paramaters to prevent unauthorized access. 185 reviewers of Netgate pfSense have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 185 reviews) | |
Intrusion Detection | As reported in 178 Netgate pfSense reviews. Detects unauthorized access and use of privileged systems. | 84% (Based on 178 reviews) |
Functionality
Virtual Private Network (VPN) | Based on 213 Netgate pfSense reviews. Provides a virtualized network for client network to mask identity, location, and other sensitive information. | 91% (Based on 213 reviews) | |
Antivirus | Based on 133 Netgate pfSense reviews. Provides malware protection capabilities in addition to traditional firewall barrier technology. | 65% (Based on 133 reviews) | |
URL Filtering | As reported in 164 Netgate pfSense reviews. Provides access control tools to categorize and block traffic and match traffic to firewall policies. | 79% (Based on 164 reviews) | |
Availability | Based on 197 Netgate pfSense reviews. Deploys firewall(s) configured in sync to prevent network failure and provide business continuity. | 93% (Based on 197 reviews) |
