How to Run OPNsense in a Proxmox Virtual Machine for Evaluation Purposes
Introduction Have you wanted to take a look at OPNsense without installing it to a dedicated machine and/or deploying it as your primary home …
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How to Configure DNS over TLS (DoT) Using Unbound DNS in OPNsense
Introduction Previously, I wrote about how to configure DNS over HTTPS using DNSCrypt-Proxy. Since Unbound DNS in OPNsense does not support DNS over …
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How to Redirect Unencrypted DNS Requests to Your Local DNS Resolver in OPNsense
Introduction When I first set up my home network using my OPNsense router and was learning firewall rules, I took the approach of allowing only the …
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Create an OPNsense Virtual Machine in VirtualBox for Screenshot or Evaluation Purposes
Introduction When creating content for this website, I often have the need to take screenshots of the OPNsense web interface. Sometimes I am able to …
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How to Create a Basic DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Network in OPNsense
Introduction A DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a segmented part of a network that is used to host all publicly accessible websites and services. The …
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How to Configure the WireGuard VPN Server in OPNsense
Introduction WireGuard is a modern designed VPN that uses the latest cryptography for stronger security, is very lightweight, and is relatively easy …
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How to Configure Dynamic DNS in OPNsense
Introduction If you have software/services running on your local network that you want to remotely access, you may have encountered a situation in …
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How to Configure DHCP When Using VLANs in OPNsense
Introduction When you are new to creating VLANs on your network, you may wonder about the necessary steps in order to create a properly functioning …
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