New to Opnsense

Started by JacekR, May 21, 2024, 04:12:41 PM

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Hello guys, I'm new to opnsense.  Not new to custom router software and setting up networks.  I've used DD-WRT for years, on consumer grade routers.  But I now have 2.5g internet and wanted to upgrade my network and eventually add a NAS to replace my OneDrive usage, so decided to go with a more dedicated setup.  Here's what I ordered so far.

For the router I went with:

Protectli VP2420 - 4x 2.5G Port Intel ® Celeron J6412
Vault:    VP2420 - Core
Memory:    Crucial DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM Memory Module - 16GB
Storage (m.2 SATA SSD):    240GB Protectli M.2 SSD & 16GB eMMC on-board
Operating System (Pre-installed m.2):    OPNsense 24.1 "Savvy Shark"
BIOS:    coreboot (Open Source) BIOS

For the Wireless AP I will use a:
TP-Link Tri-Band BE9300 WiFi 7 Router Archer BE550

I have 2 locations that need wired distribution, so I got 2x (one for each location):
TP-Link TL-SG105S-M2 | 5-Port Multi-Gigabit 2.5G Ethernet Switch | Unmanaged

I haven't decided on the NAS yet.  I plan to use the NAS as both storage and run a few services such as a Plex server capable of transcoding, a Photo sync for phones/tablets, and a couple other things.  I will most likely build a custom NAS at a later date.  Don't need crazy space, but say 16TB to start with expansion capability.  So say 3x 8TB drives in raid 5 or 4x 8TB drives in raid 10.  with a total of say 6-8 bays.

Am I missing anything? Willing to hear suggestions or recommendations.