OPNsense Hardware Recommendations (2022)
I am sometimes asked for hardware recommendations for OPNsense and the question appears on Reddit frequently. So I thought it might be helpful to put …
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How to Configure IPv6 in Your Home Network with ISP such as Comcast Xfinity
IPv6 was drafted in the mid-1990s when it was realized that IPv4 addresses would quickly be exhausted due to the explosive growth of the Internet. …
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Write Better Firewall Rules in OPNsense using Aliases
When you first learned to write firewall rules in OPNsense, you may have simply used the pre-defined aliases for the network interfaces/ports and IP …
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Use Static Routing to Second OPNsense Router with NAT Disabled for a Homelab
Originally I wanted to write about how to use a second OPNsense router two different ways: with NAT and without NAT. After digging into it further, I …
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How to Use an OPNsense Router Behind another Router
There may be instances where you may wish to run an OPNsense router behind another router. For instance, your ISP may make it difficult to use your …
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How to Create a Basic DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Network in OPNsense
A DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a segmented part of a network that is used to host all publicly accessible websites and services. The intention is to …
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How to Access Your Modem's Web Interface with OPNsense
Modems have a web-based interface which allows you to view information about the status of your modem including signal strength and quality as well as …
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Deploy Nginx Proxy Manager in a DMZ with OPNsense
The topic of reverse proxies can be difficult or confusing to understand when you are new to the concept. Understanding when you might want to use a …
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