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.
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.
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.
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.
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.