Hi everyone,
I’d like to share my current network setup and get some detailed help with it. I tried to install OPNsense, a firewall, and VLANs in my network and hit many roadblocks. So I ordered more and more parts (NIC card, 2x Ubiquiti U6E, better Proxmox server, managed poe switch) … this is going for days now and every time I hit a roadblock i had to order hardware…
To be honest, I think this project is too big for me without guidance. I’m not even sure where I need to start now. Maybe someone has fun with networking and would like to talk about what the next steps are on Discord or something.
Current Network Setup
Hardware:
Router: Fritzbox (192.168.1.1) – Currently acting as the DHCP server.
Proxmox Server: (192.168.1.11)
Runs several virtual machines and services, including:
AdGuard Home: (192.168.1.151)
DDClient: (192.168.1.152)
Nginx Proxy Manager: (192.168.1.154)
Nextcloud: (192.168.1.156)
Screego: (192.168.1.157)
TeamSpeak3: (192.168.1.158)
Emby: (192.168.1.158)
Home Assistant: (192.168.1.159)
Trilium: (192.168.1.160)
iSpy: (192.168.1.161)
Wireguard: (192.168.1.162)
OPNsense: (192.168.1.163)
Unifi Network Controller: (192.168.1.164) – Manages the access points.
MyJDownloader: (192.168.1.165)
Checkmk: (192.168.1.166)
Access Points: 2x Ubiquiti U6E, configured with a single Wi-Fi SSID and password.
Switch: Managed PoE switch (unconfigured but connected).
NAS: Synology NAS (192.168.1.3).
IoT Devices: Around 25 devices that connect primarily to Home Assistant.
Proxmox Configuration:
The server has two RJ45 ports. Currently, one is connected directly to the Fritzbox for internet access.
OPNsense is freshly installed as a virtual machine on the Proxmox server but not yet configured. Just some Vlans but i made maybe a mistake there...
Goals
Segment the network into VLANs:
VLAN 10: Personal devices (phones, laptops, etc.).
VLAN 20: IoT devices (smart plugs, cameras, etc.).
VLAN 30: Guest network.
VLAN 40: Servers (Proxmox services, NAS, etc.).
Move DHCP responsibilities to OPNsense.
Properly configure the Proxmox network to route traffic through OPNsense.
Integrate VLANs with the managed PoE switch and Unifi APs.
A new Roadblock i hit just now: My Fritzbox 6690 is not able to run in bridgemode.
Also im getting quiete confused now where to start.
I know its not necessary for a Homenetwork. But usally im having fun and learn something…
What i did so far according to Home-Network-Guys Video:
forward the new network devices to opnsense. (net1 & net2)
I am connected trough net0 at the moment.
I tried to already set up some vlans ins opnsense and i can see now 2 networkdevices net1 and net2.
as i understand it now: i need to create a “WAN” connection in opnsense. correct? can you give me bump where?
and then i could set my “LAN” network device to all the vlans i created, correct?