How to Configure DNS over HTTPS (DoH) Using DNSCrypt-Proxy in OPNsense
Historically, DNS is a service that was designed to be unencrypted. Whenever a device from your network is trying to go to a web address, it needs to …
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How to Configure Split DNS in OPNsense using Unbound DNS
On my home network, I host a few public facing services that my family and I make use of when away from home such as Plex Media Server. On Plex I have …
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Mesh Routers Versus Multiple Wireless Access Points
Consumer Routers Most everyone should be familiar with the standard consumer-grade wireless router. Many Internet Service Providers lease modems that …
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Inadvertently Blocked Access to Cable Modem Web Interface
A few months ago, I switched to using my own cable modem instead of using the ISP provided modem/router, and I wanted to access the web interface for …
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Use a Custom Domain Name on Your Local Network Using OPNsense
One nice thing about utilizing more advanced router features is that you can do neat things such as using your own domain name in your home network. …
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Enabling IPv6 Broke Functionality to My IP Security Cameras
After the long journey of learning more about IPv6 and how to enable it on my home network (see my page for detailed info), I discovered that I broke …
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Network-Wide DNS Blocking of Advertising, Telemetry, and Malicious Domains using Pi-hole and OPNsense
In my home network I wanted to set up a dedicated Pi-hole installation so that I could have network-wide ad blocking. Additionally, I could reduce the …
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Advantage of Using Single Purpose Network Devices
It is not uncommon for many home networks to utilize an all-in-one network device provided by the users’ Internet Service Provider (ISP). For …
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