#homelab
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OPNsense on Raspberry Pi: What Actually Works
OPNsense ships amd64-only images, so it will not boot on a Raspberry Pi. Here is what the Pi can still do for your firewall, and what to buy instead.
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OPNsense Training: A Self-Paced Learning Path
A staged OPNsense training path for homelab operators: seven lab exercises from first install to CARP failover, each with a build and a verification step.
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OPNsense Firewall Rules Explained for Beginners
A beginner walkthrough of OPNsense firewall rules covering rule evaluation order, every field, block vs reject, aliases, and reading the live log.
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How to Install OPNsense on Proxmox VE: Step-by-Step Guide
A walkthrough of how to install OPNsense on Proxmox VE: WAN and LAN bridge setup, VM sizing, the installer wizard, and interface assignment.
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Best Mini PC for OPNsense Homelab 2026: NIC and CPU Sizing
Choosing the best mini PC for an OPNsense homelab comes down to dual Intel NICs, AES-NI, and enough CPU headroom for Suricata. Here is what works.
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OPNsense vs pfSense for Homelab: Which Wins in 2026?
A practitioner's comparison of OPNsense and pfSense for homelab use — update cadence, licensing, IDS/IPS, VPN support, and when to pick each.