pfSense images are made for a 9600 bauds 8N1 console.
Plug-in the serial console null-modem cable to the ALIX board.
Gooze offer a nice USB to RS-232 null-modem cable.
Now, based on your operating system, run:
GNU/Linux:
or
Mac OS X:
Windows:
Install and use Putty.
A detailed guide is available here:
ALIX board serial console HOWTO.
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