OPNsense 22.7 Release

OPNsense 22.7, codenamed “Powerful Panther”, has been released and brings a new Captive Portal, improved VPN features, and numerous security updates.

Release Highlights

New Captive Portal

The Captive Portal has been completely redeveloped:

• DynFi-based new Captive Portal
• Modernized user interface
• Improved voucher management
• Flexible authentication options
• Better integration with RADIUS servers

WireGuard Improvements

WireGuard support has been further optimized:

• Updated WireGuard kernel module
• Improved configuration interface
• Optimized performance
• Extended routing options
• Better multi-tunnel management

FreeBSD Updates

• Updated FreeBSD 13.1 base
• Improved network stack
• Updated drivers
• Security patches

Firewall and Routing

• Inline IPS mode for Suricata improved
• Extended alias types
• Optimized rule processing
• Improved gateway monitoring
• Extended Multi-WAN functionality

Unbound DNS

• Updated Unbound DNS resolver
• Improved DNS-over-HTTPS support
• Extended local zone management
• Optimized cache performance

Plugin Updates

• Updated HAProxy plugin
• Improved ACME client plugin for Let’s Encrypt
• Updated Nginx plugin
• Various plugin bugfixes

Web Interface

• Modernized design with improvements
• Extended dashboard widgets
• Improved diagnostics tools
• Optimized API functionality

Migration from 22.1

The upgrade from OPNsense 22.1 to 22.7 can be performed via System > Firmware in the web interface. A prior backup of the configuration is recommended.

Conclusion

OPNsense 22.7 impresses with the new Captive Portal and WireGuard improvements. The release demonstrates the continuous development of the open-source firewall. As an experienced OPNsense integrator, we are at your side for planning and implementing your network security.