Firewall Tutorials & Guides

A collection of step-by-step tutorials and comparisons on firewall equipment from pfSense, OPNsense, and UniFi.

A collection of step-by-step tutorials and comparisons on firewall equipment from pfSense, OPNsense, and UniFi.

UniFi Pro XG 24 PoE Switch Review

For many years, I’ve used UniFi switches in my Home Lab - everything from their Flex models to rack-mount devices. While the UniFi Pro XG 24 PoE was admittedly overkill…

  • Post author:Frank Joseph
  • Post last modified:January 23, 2026

How to Set Up WireGuard on pfSense

This tutorial will look at how to set up WireGuard on pfSense. WireGuard is a VPN tool that’s faster, simpler, and leaner than something like OpenVPN. Where OpenVPN has the…

  • Post author:Frank Joseph
  • Post last modified:January 23, 2026

How to Optimize a UniFi Wi-Fi Network

Creating an efficient and reliable Wi-Fi network requires planning, configuration, and ongoing optimization. Fortunately, UniFi networks are designed with ease of use in mind, so the settings offered are minimal…

What is the Best UniFi Router & Firewall?

When you're shopping for a router/firewall, there are a lot of different options that you can use. Not only with specific vendors but the options within that vendor. With all…

  • Post author:Frank Joseph
  • Post last modified:September 2, 2025

How to Configure UniFi Firewall Rules

In this article, we'll look at how to configure UniFi Firewall Rules so that you can build a secure, home or small business network. There are various options we'll look…