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Allow Push Notifications from Amcrest NVR in an Isolated Network to the Amcrest View Pro iOS App

As I have mentioned in my how-to on creating an isolated network, I have several Amcrest IP cameras (affiliate link) on an isolated network which I …

Inadvertently Opened SSH Remote Access

Dustin Casto
February 18, 2020
Firewalls
Opnsense

In my network, I created an alias for all of the ports I have open on my server so that I can create firewall rules to allow several of my VLANs to …

How to Protect Against the Cable Haunt Vulnerability Using OPNsense

Dustin Casto
January 22, 2020
(Updated: February 3, 2020)
Firewalls ,Modems ,Security
Opnsense

Cable Haunt is a recent vulnerability that has been found in over 200 million cable modems in Europe and likely many more in other countries as well. …

Need an Offline Local Network for a Home Lab or IP Video Cameras?

Dustin Casto
October 29, 2018
(Updated: January 28, 2020)
Firewalls
Opnsense ,VLAN ,Amcrest

Having an offline local network with no Internet access can be useful for a number of reasons. A few that come to mind are home lab networks, …

How to Configure Firewall Rules in OPNsense

If you are new to firewalls like I was when I decided to build my own router/firewall, it can take some time to fully understand and feel comfortable …

Streaming Live TV on Plex Media Server Issues with OPNsense Intrusion Detection Blocking Enabled

Dustin Casto
January 2, 2019
(Updated: January 7, 2019)
Firewalls
Opnsense ,Plex

On my home network, I host the Plex Media Server software on my server and make use of its Live TV and DVR capabilities. It actually works quite well. …

How to Use Pi-hole DNS with VLANs

Dustin Casto
October 24, 2018
(Updated: October 26, 2018)
Firewalls
Opnsense ,Pi hole ,DNS ,VLAN

Setting up the Pi-hole DNS service is relatively straightforward on your home network. When you have VLANs configured, the setup is slightly more …