The Ultimate DIY Solution for Home Network Security
Tired of dropped connections? Inconsistent network speeds? Constantly rebooting your router? It’s time to build a network that just works.
What you’ll learn
- Introduction to OPNsense.
- Building a computer for OPNsense.
- Installing and configuring the OPNsense software.
- OPNsense Basic Administration.
- OPNsense Maintenance.
- OPNsense Troubleshooting.
Course Content
- Learn about OPNsense –> 2 lectures • 21min.
- Prepare for your OPNsense Install –> 2 lectures • 27min.
- Install and Configure OPNsense –> 2 lectures • 32min.
- Manage and Maintain OPNsense –> 3 lectures • 35min.
- Taking Your Network to the Next Level –> 2 lectures • 10min.
Requirements
Tired of dropped connections? Inconsistent network speeds? Constantly rebooting your router? It’s time to build a network that just works.
This course is your straightforward, step-by-step guide to installing and configuring OPNsense, a powerful open-source firewall and routing solution. This course is designed for beginners. I’ll walk you through everything: from understanding what OPNsense is to building your own custom router and firewall from scratch. You will get detailed instructions, clear explanations, and a practical, hands-on approach to secure and manage your network.
What You Will Learn
- Understanding OPNsense: Discover what OPNsense is and why it’s a top choice for professionals and hobbyists alike.
- Choosing Your Hardware: Get help selecting the right hardware, whether it’s an old computer or a brand new, purpose-built device.
- Installation and Setup: Follow easy-to-understand steps to download, install, and configure OPNsense.
- Essential Configuration: Learn how to set up your core network interfaces (WAN and LAN), access the web interface, and perform your first system upgrade.
- Backup and Recovery: Protect your configuration with both local snapshots and manual backups, ensuring you can quickly recover from any issue.
- Exploring Key Features: Take a guided tour of the OPNsense dashboard and its most important features, including firewall rules, NAT, VPNs, and community plugins.
- Troubleshooting: Gain the skills to monitor your network, investigate logs, and troubleshoot common issues with confidence.
- Expanding Your Network: Learn how to seamlessly integrate new devices like network switches, wireless access points, and uninterruptible power supplies.
By the end of this course, you won’t just have a new router; you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to build, secure, and manage your own professional-grade home network.