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 Configure OPNsense for a Directly Connected PC or Server
One of the most common ways to set up a home network with OPNsense is to use the following configuration: Internet > modem > OPNsense > …
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How to Create a VLAN Only Interface in OPNsense
I was recently assigned a laptop to use for work so I wanted to create a new VLAN only for my work laptop to keep it segregated from my own network. …
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How to Run OPNsense in a Proxmox Virtual Machine for Evaluation Purposes
Have you wanted to take a look at OPNsense without installing it to a dedicated machine and/or deploying it as your primary home router/firewall? The …
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A Feature Comparison of the OPNsense Plugin Zenarmor (formerly Sensei) by Sunny Valley Networks
Sunny Valley Networks is a company that has partnered with Deciso, the creators of OPNsense, to create a plugin called Zenarmor (formerly Sensei) …
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How to Redirect Unencrypted DNS Requests to Your Local DNS Resolver in OPNsense
When I first set up my home network using my OPNsense router and was learning firewall rules, I took the approach of allowing only the Unbound DNS …
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Create an OPNsense Virtual Machine in VirtualBox for Screenshot or Evaluation Purposes
When creating content for this website, I often have the need to take screenshots of the OPNsense web interface. Sometimes I am able to use my actual …
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