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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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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