# Disable PF pfctl -d
# Save current active rules (compatible with running kernel) pfctl -sr > /etc/pf.current.rules pf configuration incompatible with pf program version
The primary cause of this error is a mismatch between the pf configuration file and the pf program version. This can occur in several scenarios: # Disable PF pfctl -d # Save current
: A simple reboot ensures the running kernel matches the installed binaries on disk. 2. Restore pfSense-Specific Packages nat on ext_if from $localnet to any ->
This ensures pfctl is compiled against the new kernel headers.
As root, test config:
Older versions of PF separated NAT (Network Address Translation) and RDR (Redirection) into distinct rule blocks that had to precede filtering rules. Modern PF combines them. nat on ext_if from $localnet to any -> (ext_if) Use code with caution. Modern Correct Syntax: match out on ext_if from $localnet to any nat-to (ext_if) Use code with caution. 4. Table and Anchor Nesting Differences