How to Configure the WireGuard VPN Server in OPNsense
WireGuard is a modern designed VPN that uses the latest cryptography for stronger security, is very lightweight, and is relatively easy to set up once …
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Set Up a Fully Functioning Home Network Using OPNsense
When writing guides, I often choose very specific topics to limit the scope of the topic at hand. Guides on specific topics are great when you know or …
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A Review of the Protectli VP2420 2.5GbE Appliance
Around the time I reviewed the Protectli VP2410, I was hoping to review their 4 port Vault Pro model with 2.5G interfaces, but it was not ready yet. …
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OPNsense Hardware Recommendations (2023)
Occasionally I have been asked for hardware recommendations for OPNsense and the question appears on Reddit frequently. So I thought it may be helpful …
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A Detailed Review of the Protectli VP2410
After writing for this site for several years, I have recently been approached by a couple of hardware vendors to try out their hardware. I view this …
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Gowin Solution R86S-P2 and R86S-B3 2.5G Interface Mini-PC Reviews
In July 2022, I was contacted by Gowin Solution (also see their international website) to review their new mini-PC/firewall devices which have 2.5G …
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How to Install and Configure OPNsense on the Gowin R86S
If you decide to purchase a Gowin R86S mini-PC, you may wish to install OPNsense so you can use it as your router/firewall. The R86S comes …
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Migrate OPNsense to New Hardware using the Configuration Importer during Installation
If you have you an existing bare metal OPNsense installation and you wish to migrate to new hardware, you have the option of exporting your current …
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