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Allow Parsec (Dont Work)

This manual provides instructions for configuring OPNsense to allow incoming connections for Parsec, including prerequisites, required ports, and steps for creating aliases and NAT rules. It also covers reviewing firewall rules, temporarily disabling IDS/IPS if necessary, and troubleshooting common connection issues. The document emphasizes the importance of ensuring proper port forwarding and firewall settings for a smooth gaming experience with friends.

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Allow Parsec (Dont Work)

This manual provides instructions for configuring OPNsense to allow incoming connections for Parsec, including prerequisites, required ports, and steps for creating aliases and NAT rules. It also covers reviewing firewall rules, temporarily disabling IDS/IPS if necessary, and troubleshooting common connection issues. The document emphasizes the importance of ensuring proper port forwarding and firewall settings for a smooth gaming experience with friends.

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This manual explains how to configure OPNsense to allow incoming connections for Parsec and play with friends

smoothly.

this dont work , use wgeasy to deploy and vpn to stay in the same network

1️⃣ Prerequisites
OPNsense installed and running.
A stable internet connection.
A PC with Parsec installed and set up as a host.
Know your local PC’s IP address running Parsec. You can find it by running:

ip a | grep inet

or checking Network Settings on your operating system.

2️⃣ Required Ports for Parsec


For Parsec to work correctly, you need to open the following UDP ports:

8000-8010 → (Direct Parsec connections).

Port 9000 (TCP) is used for authentication but usually doesn’t need manual opening since outgoing traffic is allowed by default.

3️⃣ Creating an Alias for the Ports


Instead of adding ports one by one in rules, we will create an alias:

1. Go to Firewall > Aliases and click Add.


2. In Name, enter PARSEC_PORTS .
3. In Type, select Port(s).
4. In the port field, enter:

8000,8001,8002,8003,8004,8005,8006,8007,8008,8009,8010

1. Save changes and apply the configuration.

4️⃣ Creating the NAT Rule (Port Forwarding)


Now, we need to forward traffic from these ports to the PC running Parsec.

2. Go to Firewall > NAT > Port Forward and click Add.


3. Configure the following settings:

Interface: WAN
Protocol: UDP
Destination Port: PARSEC_PORTS (the alias created earlier)
Destination IP: Your PC’s IP running Parsec (e.g., 192.168.1.100 )
Redirect Port: PARSEC_PORTS (same alias)

4. Check the box Create a firewall rule automatically.


5. Save changes and apply the configuration.

5️⃣ Reviewing Firewall Rules


To ensure traffic isn’t blocked:

6. Go to Firewall > Rules > WAN and verify that the rule for PARSEC_PORTS is active.
7. If it wasn’t created automatically, add it manually:

Interface: WAN
Protocol: UDP
Destination Port: PARSEC_PORTS
Action: Allow
Destination IP: Your PC’s IP running Parsec

8. Save changes and apply the configuration.

6️⃣ Temporarily Disable IDS/IPS (If Needed)


If you use Suricata or Zenarmor, they might block Parsec. To test if they’re the issue:

9. Go to Services > Intrusion Detection.


10. Temporarily disable IDS/IPS.
11. Try connecting with Parsec.
12. If it works, check logs and add exceptions in IDS/IPS instead of disabling it entirely.

7️⃣ Testing the Connection in Parsec


13. Restart OPNsense and your PC.
14. Open Parsec and have a friend attempt to connect.
15. If issues persist, check logs in Firewall > Log Files > Live View to see if any packets are being blocked.

8️⃣ Troubleshooting
Issue Possible Cause Solution
Parsec doesn’t connect Incorrect firewall rules Check Firewall > Rules > WAN
No direct connection NAT misconfiguration Review Firewall > NAT > Port Forward
Slow connection or lag IDS/IPS blocking traffic Try disabling it temporarily

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