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Tips for setting up home network at your own lab

Tips for setting up home network at your own lab

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06-23-2016, 11:16 PM
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Combining these elements into a single device seems appealing. I appreciate the modular design and the idea of assigning dedicated resources for essential functions. My concern is that this hardware should be highly capable, so it should comfortably manage all tasks alongside others. Cutting down on power consumption by minimizing devices is always beneficial. This challenge has been on my mind for some time. My ISP router appears to support bridging mode, but I believe doing this would significantly limit its features—like losing Wi-Fi access points, firewall management, and network controls for family devices. That undermines one of the main reasons I’m considering this setup. Or am I misunderstanding? I’ve also heard that placing my OPNSense router/firewall in the ISP’s DMZ could be a solution. What are your thoughts on that idea?

I’m also wondering if avoiding this issue would mean moving my router into the ISP’s DMZ, which might help isolate my trusted devices. It seems like a potential workaround, though I’m not entirely sure what the impact would be.

Initially, I felt cautious about sharing a network (the family Wi-Fi) with devices whose reliability I can’t fully verify. However, I think this is less of a problem now compared to my previous configuration. My ISP router does support guest Wi-Fi networks, which could add an extra layer of isolation if used for trusted devices. I’m curious whether there are cost-effective, reliable tools available—perhaps automated options—to monitor for intrusions or anomalies without spending much. Tools that scan for obvious threats could be useful, especially if they’re affordable and easy to maintain. I’d like to explore this further, ideally with automation in mind.

I hope the IPDS feature of OPNSense contributes positively to this goal, even though I still need to understand its specific role. This should be just one part of a broader set of tools I’d like to have available.
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06-23-2016, 11:16 PM #11

Combining these elements into a single device seems appealing. I appreciate the modular design and the idea of assigning dedicated resources for essential functions. My concern is that this hardware should be highly capable, so it should comfortably manage all tasks alongside others. Cutting down on power consumption by minimizing devices is always beneficial. This challenge has been on my mind for some time. My ISP router appears to support bridging mode, but I believe doing this would significantly limit its features—like losing Wi-Fi access points, firewall management, and network controls for family devices. That undermines one of the main reasons I’m considering this setup. Or am I misunderstanding? I’ve also heard that placing my OPNSense router/firewall in the ISP’s DMZ could be a solution. What are your thoughts on that idea?

I’m also wondering if avoiding this issue would mean moving my router into the ISP’s DMZ, which might help isolate my trusted devices. It seems like a potential workaround, though I’m not entirely sure what the impact would be.

Initially, I felt cautious about sharing a network (the family Wi-Fi) with devices whose reliability I can’t fully verify. However, I think this is less of a problem now compared to my previous configuration. My ISP router does support guest Wi-Fi networks, which could add an extra layer of isolation if used for trusted devices. I’m curious whether there are cost-effective, reliable tools available—perhaps automated options—to monitor for intrusions or anomalies without spending much. Tools that scan for obvious threats could be useful, especially if they’re affordable and easy to maintain. I’d like to explore this further, ideally with automation in mind.

I hope the IPDS feature of OPNSense contributes positively to this goal, even though I still need to understand its specific role. This should be just one part of a broader set of tools I’d like to have available.

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