Designing a segmented home network with OPNsense, a managed switch, and a Ruckus access point — built mostly from spare parts and configured for automation, visibility, and resilience.

Replacing the AT&T gateway with a custom OPNsense router for full control, reliability, and visibility.

Overview Your backbone project — the full stack of your home server, router, and network. Ubuntu + ZFS, Pi-hole/Unbound, PiKVM, OPNsense VLAN segmentation, automated backups, and off-site replication. Highlights ZFS mirror for reliability, frequent snapshots, and off-site replication OPNsense …