How to Configure DNS over TLS (DoT) Using Unbound DNS in OPNsense
Previously, I wrote about how to configure DNS over HTTPS using DNSCrypt-Proxy. Since Unbound DNS in OPNsense does not support DNS over HTTPS (DoH) …
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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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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 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 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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How to Configure DHCP When Using VLANs in OPNsense
When you are new to creating VLANs on your network, you may wonder about the necessary steps in order to create a properly functioning VLAN. If you …
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