How to Install OPNsense on EndeavourOS Latest

OPNsense is an open-source router and firewall platform based on FreeBSD. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install OPNsense on EndeavourOS Latest by downloading the latest version of OPNsense and creating a bootable USB drive.

Prerequisites

  • A USB drive of at least 2GB capacity
  • A computer or laptop with EndeavourOS Latest installed
  • An internet connection
  • A web browser
  • Root privileges

Step 1: Download OPNsense

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the OPNsense download page: https://opnsense.org/download/.

  2. Select the appropriate version for your system. In this tutorial, we will use the Latest version.

  3. Click on the "Download" button to start downloading the OPNsense image file.

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive

  1. Insert the USB drive into your computer or laptop.

  2. Open the terminal on your EndeavourOS system.

  3. Run the following command to check the device name of your USB drive:

    sudo fdisk -l

  4. Identify your USB drive from the list of devices. For example, if your USB drive is located at /dev/sdb, then the device name will be /dev/sdb.

  5. Run the following command to unmount the USB drive:

    sudo umount /dev/sdb*

  6. Run the following command to create a bootable USB drive:

    sudo dd if=/path/to/opnsense.img of=/dev/sdb bs=4M conv=sync status=progress

    Replace "/path/to/opnsense.img" with the path to the downloaded OPNsense image file, and "/dev/sdb" with the device name of your USB drive.

    Note: This command will erase all the data on your USB drive. Make sure to back up your data before executing this command.

  7. Once the command is completed, remove the USB drive from your computer or laptop.

Step 3: Boot from the USB Drive

  1. Insert the bootable USB drive into the computer or laptop you want to install OPNsense on.

  2. Turn on the computer or laptop and press the appropriate key to enter the boot menu. This key varies depending on the manufacturer and model of your computer or laptop. Common keys are F12, Esc, or Del.

  3. Select the USB drive from the boot menu and press Enter.

  4. OPNsense will now start from the USB drive.

Step 4: Install OPNsense

  1. Once OPNsense is booted from the USB drive, you will be presented with a menu.

  2. Select "Install" to start the installation process.

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

  4. Once the installation process is completed, remove the USB drive and reboot the computer or laptop.

  5. OPNsense is now installed and ready to use.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install OPNsense on EndeavourOS Latest by downloading the latest version of OPNsense and creating a bootable USB drive. With OPNsense, you can easily manage your router and firewall settings using an intuitive web interface.