Pfsense-ce-2.8.0-release-amd64.iso.gz Today

: Burn the ISO to a CD/DVD or, more commonly, use a tool like Rufus or BalenaEtcher to create a bootable USB stick. Installation

If you're currently running an earlier version of pfSense CE, you can upgrade to 2.8.0 using the built-in update mechanism. Detailed instructions can be found in the [pfSense documentation](link to documentation). pfsense-ce-2.8.0-release-amd64.iso.gz

The release is distributed as a compressed ISO file ( pfsense-ce-2.8.0-release-amd64.iso.gz ). For those installing from scratch: : Burn the ISO to a CD/DVD or,

: Built on a newer version of FreeBSD, providing better driver support for 2.5GbE and 10GbE network interface cards (NICs). The release is distributed as a compressed ISO

Let me know if you want any additions or modifications.

If you have a very old CPU (Intel Core 2 Duo or older, lacking POPCNT instruction), 2.8.0 will not boot . FreeBSD 14 requires LAHF/SAHF and POPCNT. Check your CPU before upgrading.