In this tutorial, you will learn how to install IPFIRE 2.27 core update 160 on vmware fusion 11. You will also learn where to download IPFIRE for free, how to create an IPFIRE virtual machine, how to attach the IPFIRE ISO image file to the virtual machine, how to configure the virtual network interfaces and also how to install IPFIRE and access the web based dashboard. IPFire is a hardened, versatile, state-of-the-art Open Source firewall based on Linux. Its ease of use, high performance in any scenario and extensibility make it usable for everyone. Its powerful firewall engine and Intrusion Prevention System protects your network against attacks from the Internet and Denial-of-Service attacks. IPFire is free software and developed by an open community and trusted by hundreds of thousands of users from all around the world. Security is the highest priority in IPFire. It is hardened to protect itself from attacks from the Internet and prevents attacks on your network.