How to Configure VLANs in OPNsense
For the uninitiated, VLANs are Virtual Local Area Networks. Think of them as logically separate networks that are similar in concept to physically …
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Defense in Depth for Home Networks
The concept of defense in depth is nothing new. Militaries use this strategy to slow down the advancement of opposing forces. Rather than try to …
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Restricting Ports too much with Port Isolation on Network Switch
For security reasons, I decided to put my IoT devices on their own network using VLANs. I also had a desire to restrict certain devices to only have …
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Streaming Live TV on Plex Media Server Issues with OPNsense Intrusion Detection Blocking Enabled
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. …
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Enabling All DoS Defend Options on TP-Link Switch without Testing
In the interest of increasing security and reliability of my home network against malicious attacks, I thought enabling all of the Denial of Service …
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Segment Your Wireless Networks Using VLANs
One great feature of enterprise ready wireless access points is VLAN support. This feature allows greater control over the flow of data on your …
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Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
As you may have correctly assumed by the acronym, a Virtual Local Area Network is a network that is not a physical Local Area Network. It is a logical …
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Router on a Stick
A “router on a stick” (aka “one-armed router”) is a network configuration in which a single network switch is connected to a …
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