Want to protect your pfSense from power surges?
Need to keep your pfSense running during a power outage?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to do this without breaking the bank.
⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 – Intro
0:42 – What we will be covering in this video
0:55 – Do you need a UPS?
2:14 – How to size a UPS
5:38 – Setting up UPS communications
7:52 – Installing apcupsd service
11:41 – Adding apcupsd widget to pfSense home page & Troubleshooting
logon to pfSense via ssh and issue usbconfig
Do this before and after plugging in the UPS to make it easier to spot
UPS Status page
Go to «Services => UPS from pfSense portal
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
KonnectIT Replacement APC Smart UPS USB Cable AP9827 940-0127B 6 Feet (KUPSUSB06)
https://amzn.to/3N3r4d5
APC UPS 1500VA UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector, BX1500M Backup Battery Power Supply
https://amzn.to/3y1PCPE
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