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Best OPNsense Hardware Appliance for Home: Protectli, Deciso, and What to Skip
The best OPNsense hardware appliance for home use comes down to NIC chipset, AES-NI, and honest sizing. Here are the purpose-built picks across three price tiers.
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OPNsense Initial Setup: Complete Installation Guide (2026)
Install OPNsense on a Protectli vault or mini-PC step by step: installer options, interface assignment, WAN and LAN setup, and first-boot hardening.
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Best Hardware for OPNsense in 2026: Protectli and Mini-PCs
How to size CPU, NICs, and RAM for OPNsense in 2026, with picks across three tiers: fanless Protectli vaults, mini-PCs, and refurbished enterprise gear.