Step-by-step pfSense and pfSense Plus tutorials, package guides, and hardware recommendations for homelab networking. Covers installation, VLANs, pfBlockerNG, Snort IDS/IPS, OpenVPN, WireGuard, and more.https://pfsenselab.com/enhttps://pfsenselab.com/posts/pfsense-initial-setup-guide/https://pfsenselab.com/posts/pfsense-initial-setup-guide/Step-by-step walkthrough for installing pfSense CE or pfSense Plus on a Protectli vault or mini-PC, covering interface assignment, WAN/LAN configuration, and first-boot hardening.Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpfsenseinstallationsetupbeginnerprotectlipfSenseLab Editorialhttps://pfsenselab.com/posts/pfsense-vlan-configuration/https://pfsenselab.com/posts/pfsense-vlan-configuration/How to create and enforce VLANs on pfSense to isolate IoT devices, guest Wi-Fi, and your trusted LAN — with firewall rules that block inter-VLAN traffic by default.Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpfsensevlannetwork-segmentationiotfirewall-rulespfSenseLab Editorialhttps://pfsenselab.com/posts/pfsense-pfblockerng-setup/https://pfsenselab.com/posts/pfsense-pfblockerng-setup/Install and configure pfBlockerNG on pfSense to block ads, trackers, and malicious domains network-wide using DNS. Covers DNSBL feeds, IP reputation blocking, and tuning false positives.Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpfsensepfblockerngdnsad-blockingthreat-intelsecuritypfSenseLab Editorialhttps://pfsenselab.com/posts/best-hardware-for-pfsense-2026/https://pfsenselab.com/posts/best-hardware-for-pfsense-2026/Tested hardware recommendations for running pfSense CE and pfSense Plus: official Netgate appliances, fanless Protectli vaults, and refurbished mini-PCs — with throughput data and price tiers.Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpfsensehardwareprotectlinetgatemini-pcappliancebuying-guidepfSenseLab Editorialhttps://pfsenselab.com/posts/pfsense-wireguard-vpn-setup/https://pfsenselab.com/posts/pfsense-wireguard-vpn-setup/Configure WireGuard on pfSense for secure remote access to your homelab — covers server setup, peer configuration, firewall rules, DNS split-tunneling, and mobile client setup.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpfsensewireguardvpnremote-accessroad-warriorpfSenseLab Editorial