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…

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…

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…

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…