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Opensense/Firewall on Proxmox VE vs dedicated device (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi everone, basically what the title says. I am just starting my homelab and I am somewhat conflicted on whether I should run Opensense in Proxmox or should I buy a n100 device dedicated for it. What are some of the pros and cons of doind either or. So far in my research I have only come across articles/forum posts explaining how to run Opensense in Proxmox.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (3 children)

A problem in proxmox means no router. Are you comfortable resolving issues without Internet access?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I have been thinking about this as well, but then I see so many people running Opensense in Proxmox and think maybe it's not that big of an issue.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

I run opnsense in proxmox, and have done for what must be coming up to 5 years.

Yes I have fucked up proxmox occasionally, but I use my 'router' as my wifi AP. If I have fucked up I can bring internet back up with a single cable swap and a quick config change on the router

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