Tag: <span>pfSense</span>

A dark editorial smart-home network scene showing Home Assistant, a firewall, and a separate IoT zone.

August 8, 2026

Home Assistant on an IoT VLAN: Safe Network Rules Without Breaking Discovery

A dark editorial home-network scene showing a managed switch and firewall separating several network zones.

August 8, 2026

What I Wish I Knew Before My First VLAN

A dark editorial comparison between a compact mini-PC router and a larger enterprise-style network appliance.

August 6, 2026

Building a DIY Router: Mini-PCs vs. Enterprise Hardware