Use Your Own Domain Name in Your Home Network with OPNsense
Introduction One nice thing about utilizing more advanced router features is that you can do neat things such as using your own domain name in your …
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Enabling IPv6 Broke Functionality to My IP Security Cameras
After the long journey of learning more about IPv6 and how to enable it on my home network (see my page for detailed info), I discovered that I broke …
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How to Configure IPv6 in Your Home Network with ISP such as Comcast Xfinity
Introduction IPv6 was drafted in the mid-1990s when it was realized that IPv4 addresses would quickly be exhausted due to the explosive growth of the …
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How to Configure Firewall Rules in OPNsense
Introduction If you are new to firewalls like I was when I decided to build my own router/firewall, it can take some time to fully understand and feel …
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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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How to Configure VLANs in OPNsense
Introduction For the uninitiated, VLANs are Virtual Local Area Networks. Think of them as logically separate networks that are similar in concept to …
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Need an Offline Local Network for a Home Lab or IP Video Cameras?
Introduction Having an offline local network with no Internet access can be useful for a number of reasons. A few that come to mind are home lab …
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How to Use Pi-hole DNS with VLANs
Setting up the Pi-hole DNS service is relatively straightforward on your home network. When you have VLANs configured, the setup is slightly more …
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