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05-16-2025, 09:47 AM
This is announcement for IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 195. This update introduces a number of new features and improvements, most notably support for WireGuard VPN.
WireGuardThis release introduces support for WireGuard, a modern VPN protocol designed for simplicity and performance. IPFire now includes a fully integrated interface to configure and manage WireGuard tunnels through the web user interface.
WireGuard can be used for both net-to-net and host-to-net (Roadwarrior) VPN connections and is a lightweight alternative to IPsec and OpenVPN. Configuration is straightforward, and the IPFire implementation includes:
Full integration into the firewall GUI
Support for multiple peers with individual settings
QR code display for easy mobile client configuration and configuration file export
Connection importer for interoperability with other vendors and VPN providers
Full support for the Intrusion Prevention System and Connection Tracking
WireGuard can be enabled alongside existing VPN services and is intended to offer another option for users who prefer its design and simplicity.
Documentation is available (https://www.ipfire.org/docs/configuration/services/wireguard) with details on setup and usage.
Misc.
All blocklists from 3CoreSec have been removed due to them being discontinued
Stefan Schantl (https://n00bunlimited.org//users/stevee) refactored some internal downloading code for the IP blocklists and IPS rulesets so that it can be re-used in other places, too
Password for the proxy user database will now be stored using the bcrypt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bcrypt) hash
Stephen Cuka (https://n00bunlimited.org//users/stephen) contributed some further aesthetic improvements for the Pakfire to increase its usability
The system will now automatically update its SMART database with information about hard drives.
Updated packages: coreutils 9.7, btrfs-progs 6.14, diffutils 3.12, fontconfig 2.16.2, gawk 5.3.2, grep 3.12, gzip 1.14, harfbuzz 11.2.0, hwdata 0.394, libcap 2.76, libffi 3.4.8, libgpg-error 1.54, OpenSSH 10.0.p1, OpenSSL 3.5.0, patch 2.8, protobuf 30.2, protobuf-c 1.5.2, Unbound 1.23.0, xfsprogs 6.14.0
Add-Ons
Updated packages: alsa 1.2.14, monit 5.35.2, nano 8.4, nfs 2.8.3, htop 3.4.1, tshark 4.4.6
More... (https://www.ipfire.org/blog/ipfire-2-29-core-update-195-is-available-for-testing-adding-wireguard-)
WireGuardThis release introduces support for WireGuard, a modern VPN protocol designed for simplicity and performance. IPFire now includes a fully integrated interface to configure and manage WireGuard tunnels through the web user interface.
WireGuard can be used for both net-to-net and host-to-net (Roadwarrior) VPN connections and is a lightweight alternative to IPsec and OpenVPN. Configuration is straightforward, and the IPFire implementation includes:
Full integration into the firewall GUI
Support for multiple peers with individual settings
QR code display for easy mobile client configuration and configuration file export
Connection importer for interoperability with other vendors and VPN providers
Full support for the Intrusion Prevention System and Connection Tracking
WireGuard can be enabled alongside existing VPN services and is intended to offer another option for users who prefer its design and simplicity.
Documentation is available (https://www.ipfire.org/docs/configuration/services/wireguard) with details on setup and usage.
Misc.
All blocklists from 3CoreSec have been removed due to them being discontinued
Stefan Schantl (https://n00bunlimited.org//users/stevee) refactored some internal downloading code for the IP blocklists and IPS rulesets so that it can be re-used in other places, too
Password for the proxy user database will now be stored using the bcrypt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bcrypt) hash
Stephen Cuka (https://n00bunlimited.org//users/stephen) contributed some further aesthetic improvements for the Pakfire to increase its usability
The system will now automatically update its SMART database with information about hard drives.
Updated packages: coreutils 9.7, btrfs-progs 6.14, diffutils 3.12, fontconfig 2.16.2, gawk 5.3.2, grep 3.12, gzip 1.14, harfbuzz 11.2.0, hwdata 0.394, libcap 2.76, libffi 3.4.8, libgpg-error 1.54, OpenSSH 10.0.p1, OpenSSL 3.5.0, patch 2.8, protobuf 30.2, protobuf-c 1.5.2, Unbound 1.23.0, xfsprogs 6.14.0
Add-Ons
Updated packages: alsa 1.2.14, monit 5.35.2, nano 8.4, nfs 2.8.3, htop 3.4.1, tshark 4.4.6
More... (https://www.ipfire.org/blog/ipfire-2-29-core-update-195-is-available-for-testing-adding-wireguard-)