OPNsense 19.7 Release

OPNsense 19.7, codenamed “Jazzy Jaguar”, has been released and brings numerous improvements to the popular open-source firewall distribution.

Release Highlights

New Firmware Upgrade System

The firmware upgrade system has been completely redesigned. Updates can now be applied more reliably and faster. The new system is based on improved package management and ensures smooth updates.

Multi-WAN Improvements

Multi-WAN functionality has been significantly improved:

• Gateway groups with more flexible weighting
• Improved failover detection
• Optimized load balancing algorithms
• Faster switchover times during connection failures

Firewall Improvements

• Improved alias management with new types
• Optimized NAT rule management
• Extended logging options
• Improved ruleset for IPv6

VPN Updates

• WireGuard support available as a plugin
• Updated OpenVPN with security fixes
• Improved IPsec configuration
• Extended VPN status overview

Web Interface

The user interface has been further modernized:

• Faster loading times
• Improved dashboard with customizable widgets
• Redesigned navigation
• Responsive design improvements

Security Updates

OPNsense 19.7 includes numerous security updates:

• Updated FreeBSD kernel with security patches
• OpenSSL updates
• Suricata IDS/IPS update
• Various CVE fixes

Migration from 19.1

The upgrade from OPNsense 19.1 to 19.7 can be performed directly via the web interface. It is recommended to create a backup of the configuration beforehand.

Conclusion

OPNsense 19.7 is a solid release with many practically relevant improvements. The Multi-WAN optimizations and WireGuard support in particular make the update attractive. As an experienced OPNsense integrator, we are happy to advise you on planning and implementing your firewall infrastructure.