I'm a beginner and plan to build my own router (500 Mbps plan). Config side, I'm thinking of going with VyOS instead of Pfsense as long as it's beginner friendly. Any specific reason why? That system ...

If you're into home labbing and networking, building your own router with software like OPNsense or pfSense might sound like a lot of fun, but to be honest, it's not for everyone. Not only do you need ...

For an upcoming project, we needed a large, 1-3/4” thick piece of solid black walnut. Wood like this isn’t something you’ll find just anywhere, and when found, it’s rarely in the dimension you need.

While working in my home lab, I find the networking part challenging. When I learned that my consumer-grade router wouldn’t deliver the speeds and features I wanted, it became clear I should build my ...

Personally if I wanted to do a software router, especially as a virtual machine, I would look at a simple small server (tower or rack, depending on my environment). That or a small business oriented ...