[GH-ISSUE #1033] [Request] pfSense and OPNsense #274

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opened 2026-02-27 14:51:09 +03:00 by kerem · 5 comments
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Originally created by @kaysond on GitHub (Oct 12, 2021).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbootxyz/netboot.xyz/issues/1033

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Add pfSense and OPNsense images

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Saw that VyOS is available. It would be nice to have pfsense and opnsense too!

Originally created by @kaysond on GitHub (Oct 12, 2021). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbootxyz/netboot.xyz/issues/1033 **Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.** No <!-- A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...] --> **Describe the solution you'd like** Add pfSense and OPNsense images <!-- A clear and concise description of what you want to happen. --> **Describe alternatives you've considered** <!-- A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered. --> **Additional context** Saw that VyOS is available. It would be nice to have pfsense and opnsense too! <!-- Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here. -->
kerem 2026-02-27 14:51:09 +03:00
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@antonym commented on GitHub (Oct 13, 2021):

Feel free to discuss here:

https://github.com/netbootxyz/netboot.xyz/discussions/926

They are based on FreeBSD which isn't very netboot friendly. If there are some reliable ways to boot with iPXE, then we would definitely consider.

<!-- gh-comment-id:941805602 --> @antonym commented on GitHub (Oct 13, 2021): Feel free to discuss here: https://github.com/netbootxyz/netboot.xyz/discussions/926 They are based on FreeBSD which isn't very netboot friendly. If there are some reliable ways to boot with iPXE, then we would definitely consider.
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@no-usernames-left commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2023):

Given that FreeBSD is now a supported OS, could this decision be revisited? The inclusion of OPNsense would be fantastic (and pfSense, I'm sure, for those who roll that way).

<!-- gh-comment-id:1849777399 --> @no-usernames-left commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2023): Given that [FreeBSD is now a supported OS](https://github.com/netbootxyz/netboot.xyz#user-content-what-operating-systems-are-currently-available-on-netbootxyz), could this decision be revisited? The inclusion of OPNsense would be fantastic (and pfSense, I'm sure, for those who roll that way).
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@antonym commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2023):

FreeBSD install is a little bit hacky and depends on memdisk and the mfsbsd disk image which means it only works in Legacy mode. If there are any newer or supported ways to install FreeBSD based OS that I may have missed, let me know and I can dig into it.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1850215539 --> @antonym commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2023): FreeBSD install is a little bit hacky and depends on memdisk and the mfsbsd disk image which means it only works in Legacy mode. If there are any newer or supported ways to install FreeBSD based OS that I may have missed, let me know and I can dig into it.
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@no-usernames-left commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2023):

It works fine in Ventoy; perhaps their approach is worth looking at?

<!-- gh-comment-id:1850696316 --> @no-usernames-left commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2023): It works fine in Ventoy; perhaps their approach is worth looking at?
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@Kipjr commented on GitHub (Feb 24, 2024):

This might be worth considering, so only FreeBSD 13.1 or higher is required.

https://github.com/opnsense/update/tree/master?tab=readme-ov-file#opnsense-bootstrap
https://docs.opnsense.org/manual/virtuals.html#opnsense-bootstrap

<!-- gh-comment-id:1962367709 --> @Kipjr commented on GitHub (Feb 24, 2024): This might be worth considering, so only FreeBSD 13.1 or higher is required. https://github.com/opnsense/update/tree/master?tab=readme-ov-file#opnsense-bootstrap https://docs.opnsense.org/manual/virtuals.html#opnsense-bootstrap
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