Build a Compact, Standalone Plex Media Server and Media Player
Ever consider building a standalone Plex Media Server and be able to play media on the same system? That is what I will set out to do in this guide! …
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Virtualize OPNsense on Proxmox as Your Primary Router
When deciding to virtualize OPNsense on Proxmox, you may have a lot of questions on how to go about it. There are a number of approaches you may take …
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How to Configure LAGG/LACP and VLANs using SFP Ports on Two TP-Link Switches
In this guide, I will be demonstrating how to set up a LAGG using LACP. The two TP-Link switches used as examples are the TP-Link T1500G-10MPS Power …
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Set Up a Caddy Reverse Proxy with Let's Encrypt and CrowdSec Using OPNsense LAPI
Ever since setting up CrowdSec in OPNsense, I have had the desire to set up a CrowdSec bouncer on my reverse proxy to enable extra protection for …
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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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Disable Logging into OPNsense as the Root User
After installing OPNsense, the default login is the root user. Logging in as the root user is generally not advised because the root user has full …
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How to Implement a Captive Portal in OPNsense
Captive portals are generally used to allow users temporary access to a network. The most common use of a captive portal is public WiFi hotspots of …
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How to Configure VLANs on a UniFi Switch
I had the opportunity to help with a small network deployment, which included a Ubiquiti UniFi 48-port PoE switch (USW-48-PoE) (affiliate link) . …
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