thepixelgeek
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Well, it seems this thread doesn't want to die. What would be the recommendations now, 2 years later?
I'm just now learning about firewalls, security, VPNs, etc. I'm really interested in integrating pfSense into my home network. I recently set up a FreeNas box, check it out here, that will be a Plex server to start. That may lead me into doing other things as I learn more .
I have 600mbps download speeds. I'd like to have VPN into the network while away, and a VPN for outgoing traffic. Possible multiple LANs. I also think I want to run security packages Snort, adblocking, etc.. (still learning).
Realizing some of this stuff my be overkill, but I like to tinker and learn what's possible. Also, I don't mind building computers, etc.. It's fun. And sometimes a pain in the arse.
I was looking at the recommended SuperServer 5018D-FN8T Xeon D Mini 1U. Seems way overkill, and $900. But I really like 1U rackmount chassis style.
Edit: Yes, I've been searching through other forums and reading about hardware req's. Still absorbing.
I'm just now learning about firewalls, security, VPNs, etc. I'm really interested in integrating pfSense into my home network. I recently set up a FreeNas box, check it out here, that will be a Plex server to start. That may lead me into doing other things as I learn more .
I have 600mbps download speeds. I'd like to have VPN into the network while away, and a VPN for outgoing traffic. Possible multiple LANs. I also think I want to run security packages Snort, adblocking, etc.. (still learning).
Realizing some of this stuff my be overkill, but I like to tinker and learn what's possible. Also, I don't mind building computers, etc.. It's fun. And sometimes a pain in the arse.
I was looking at the recommended SuperServer 5018D-FN8T Xeon D Mini 1U. Seems way overkill, and $900. But I really like 1U rackmount chassis style.
Edit: Yes, I've been searching through other forums and reading about hardware req's. Still absorbing.
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