Homelab: Full Network Architecture & Observability
February 22, 2026
Integrating structure, segmentation, enforcement, and monitoring in a homelab. Demonstrates deliberate VLAN planning, firewall policy, remote access, and layered observability for a secure and manageable network environment.
Homelab: Advanced Networking & Security Practices
February 15, 2026
Advanced strategies for homelab networking and security. Focuses on VLAN planning, firewalls, SSH hardening, VPN integration, automated blocking, rootkit detection, and effective login messaging for resilient and maintainable networks.
Homelab: Networking & Security Lessons Learned
February 08, 2026
A hands-on case study exploring advanced homelab networking and security. Covers router firmware experimentation, OPNSense adoption, VLANs, NIC-based segmentation, and layered DNS filtering for practical network management.
Creating a VLAN for Network Segmentation
February 01, 2026
Learn how to design and implement a dedicated Management VLAN for infrastructure devices. This guide covers VLAN planning, OPNSense configuration, switch tagging, static IP assignment order, firewall rules, and verification to securely manage critical network components.
Mapping & Naming Your Network
January 25, 2026
Learn how to map, inventory, and document your growing homelab network. Understand device roles, trust zones, IP addressing, and naming strategies to build a readable, maintainable, and secure network infrastructure.