Issue with PFSense WebGUI setup Troubleshooting web interface problems on PFSense
Issue with PFSense WebGUI setup Troubleshooting web interface problems on PFSense
Just to be sure, you won’t be able to connect via SSH or through HTTP/HTTPS. It only reacts to ping queries. Telnet might work in some cases? If not, it seems like you might have locked yourself out. Was this a virtual machine? Try accessing it remotely and see if you can reach it. If that fails, you’ll likely need to reinstall it.
I've attempted to reinstall the VM multiple times, but the issue persists. I've also tried using a fresh ISO file to install.
If it fails after the first configuration, there might be an issue with the setup process itself. I don't understand the current state of pfSense, but could there be a problem with firewall rules or HTTP/HTTPS settings during installation? Also, check what the browser reports when you attempt to connect—have you tested it in another browser?
Navigate to the console on the VM, then select shell (option 8 perhaps). Run `pfctl -d` to turn off firewall filtering. Try accessing the WebGUI via WAN or LAN IP based on your network perimeter. Any rule adjustments will re-enable the firewall. If GUI issues persist, it might relate to PHP-FPM—restarting from the console could help, though I can't recall the exact number... maybe 11?
The firewall was turned off and it worked. However, disabling it in a production setting can lead to security risks.
Minimal packet filtering or blocking will let through any traffic that was previously restricted. Any NAT settings will also be temporarily turned off—use this only for testing a specific rule, and remember to save the changes so the firewall restores properly.