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 LAG/LACP and VLANs using SFP Ports on Two TP-Link Switches
In this guide, I will be demonstrating how to set up a LAG (Link Aggregation Group) using LACP. The two TP-Link switches used as examples are the …
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Protectli VP6650 2.5/10G Network Appliance
Protectli offers various mini-PCs with 2 to 6 network interfaces that support 1G or 2.5G Ethernet. These are great little boxes that can be used as a …
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EnGenius ECP106 PDU
After trying out some of the EnGenius wireless APs and switches, EnGenius sent me their ECP106 PDU so I could take a closer look. I thought reviewing …
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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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EnGenius ECS1112FP and EXT1105P Switches
When EnGenius sent me two wireless access points to review, they promised to send me some switches so that I can try out more of their ecosystem. …
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