Tag Archives: Networking

Guides to business networking, covering switches, Wi-Fi, DNS, VPNs, routing, internet connectivity and network infrastructure.

NextDNS, Great Content Filtering, And Ad Blocking

NextDNS the new firewall for the modern internet

Protecting your home or business network from security threats and inappropriate material is crucial, there are many providers of these services but NextDNS is now our service of choice. NextDNS provide a really powerful set of features well above the usual content filtering, not only can you block websites containing adult material, violence, gambling, and

OPNsense, A Fantastic Open Source Firewall

OPNsense has sensei integration

If you’re running a home lab, managing a growing small business network, or just tired of outgrowing consumer grade routers, there’s a good chance you’ve started looking at more serious firewall options. The good news? You don’t need to spend thousands on commercial hardware to get enterprise-level features. That’s where OPNsense really shines. Built on

The UDM Base, Does It Deserve A Place In Your Network

UDM Base, does it deserve a place in your network

Ubiquiti is known for their easy to manage business and enterprise switches, they have released the UDM Base aimed at the home and small business user, It’s based on their UDM pro product but packaged in a more home-friendly design. The UDM Base main features A built-in 4 port managed switch A built-in access point,