Set up a Full Network using OPNsense (Part 1: Overview)
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Welcome to part 1 of a video series describing how to set up a full network using OPNsense! This series is in response to a few requests that I received from my written guide on my website: https://homenetworkguy.com/how-to/set-up-a-fully-functioning-home-network-using-opnsense In Part 1, I am going to describe the hardware I will be using in my example network and showing how everything will be physically connected. For visual learners or for those who would like a video companion for my written guide, I hope you find the information beneficial in building your own home networks! A big thanks to Jason's Lab (https://www.youtube.com/@JasonsLabVideos) for contributing the Cisco switch and the Grandstream wireless access point so that I had extra hardware to demonstrate a full network build! Other written guides may be found on my website: https://homenetworkguy.com EP08
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