This tutorial will look at how to set up DDNS on OPNsense. There are many different DDNS providers you can use on OPNsense and if you own a domain, you might want to set up DDNS using your own domain,…
In this article, we will look at how to set up Tailscale on OPNsense. Tailscale is a zero-configuration VPN, which means that without any port forwarding, you'll be able to access all the devices on your local network. If you're…
In this article, we're going to look at OPNsense vs. OpenWrt. OPNsense and OpenWrt are both firewalls that have many similarities, though they're packaged in an entirely different way. OPNsense is packaged as a firewall that can be installed on…
This tutorial will look at how to set up a VLAN in OPNsense. VLANs (Virtual LANs) in OPNsense are a way to separate traffic on your local network. In most traditional home networks, all devices can communicate with one another…
In this article, we're going to look at pfSense vs. OPNsense. pfSense and OPNsense are both open-source firewall and router solutions, offering advanced networking features for businesses and home users. pfSense, the older of the two, is based on FreeBSD…
In this tutorial, we're going to look at how to port forward in OPNsense. If you're new to OPNsense, port forwarding might be slightly confusing. Especially if you're coming from a "basic" router, where port forwarding is handled by entering…
In this tutorial, we're going to look at how to set up WireGuard in OPNsense. WireGuard is a fairly new VPN protocol that is fast, simple, and lean when compared to something like OpenVPN. OpenVPN has the benefit of longevity,…
In this tutorial, we're going to look at how to install OPNsense in Proxmox. OPNsense is an open-source firewall and router developed by Deciso. OPNsense is extremely powerful; many people compare it to pfSense which you can run on Proxmox…
