Hello
I currently have an out of the box WiFi router connected to HFC modem. I would like to put Op sense before the router. It is not possible to install op sense on the router, so I am looking to get a Protectli hardware device, and put it before the router. Maybe Protectli V1410. I am learning this as I go.
Can anyone recommend some links or tutorials that will walk through some options for configuration and setup? I currently have a pihole server set up on the network, and I do have a double NATed segment on the network just to keep a work device isolated from the rest of the network. Just trying to figure out the best configuration, and trying to avoid any security misconfigurations.
Thanks for any advice
You are making things more difficult for yourself. Replace the router with the Protectcli instead of trying to use them in series.
That will also give you an easy roll-back in case it takes longer than you think to set up OPNsense
Quote from: bartjsmit on April 01, 2025, 07:59:03 AMReplace the router with the Protectcli instead of trying to use them in series.
I intend to use the router as a WiFi AP as it is a triple mesh setup that covers the required area. I was thinking that the setup would be to use the Protectli as the router and firewall, and put the current router into a WiFi AP mode. I assume that is what you are talking about?
Yes, I think that is a much more sensible approach. Layer 3 on OPNsense and Layer 2 on the mesh, each doing what they do best.