Confused about the DNS Configuration in OPNsense?
There are a number of places in OPNsense where you may configure various DNS options. Some of the options apply to the OPNsense system itself while …
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How to Connect to Your Home Network via 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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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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OPNsense Hardware Recommendations (2024)
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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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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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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12 Ways to Secure Access to OPNsense and Your Home Network
When you have decided as a home user to make the switch from a consumer grade router to a more advanced firewall/router such as OPNsense, you may find …
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