About pfSenseLab
pfSenseLab is a reference site for homelab network engineers who run pfSense CE or pfSense Plus. We focus on practical, step-by-step configuration guides that work in real homelab environments.
What we cover
- Installation and initial setup — pfSense CE on commodity hardware, pfSense Plus on Netgate appliances
- VLANs and network segmentation — isolating IoT, guest, and trusted traffic with proper firewall rules
- pfBlockerNG — DNS-based ad/tracker blocking and IP reputation feeds network-wide
- VPN — WireGuard and OpenVPN road warrior configurations for secure remote access
- IDS/IPS — Snort inline intrusion detection and prevention, rule tuning, and alerting
- Hardware — Protectli vaults, Netgate appliances, mini-PCs, and what to look for when buying used
Who this is for
Homelab network engineers — from first-time pfSense installers to experienced admins who want a reliable reference for package configuration and advanced features.
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