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Networking
My SSH Configuration
The OpenSSH client and server applications are ubiquitous. Like many a software dev, I’m `ssh’ing all over the place. And you know what? I’...
UniFi Controller
For wi-fi, I use use a UniFi AP. One slightly annoying aspect of this is the UniFi Controller. If you don’t have a smartphone or need to manage more t...
DNS Over TLS With Unbound
Recently, Firefox announced it’s roll-out of DNS over HTTPS (DoH). That made me think, "Encrypting DNS… Why don’t I do that for my ...
OpenSMTPD Relay on Ubuntu
It can be handy to have your system email you if it detects an issue or potential security risk. Unfortunately, this isn’t always straightforward, esp...
IPv6 on OpenBSD
Configuring IPv6 on my OpenBSD home router was a much more difficult task than I’d expected. While this was mostly due to the steep learning curve of ...
PF Badhost
Blocking connections to nefarious IP addresses in your firewall is usually a good idea. On OpenBSD, the pf-badhost script updates PF to block traffic to and...
Unbound Adblock
Ever want to get rid of all those annoying internet ads? Me too. I’d been planning on using something like Pi-hole, but recently stumbled upon unbound...
DNSSEC With Unbound
Ever want to enable DNSSEC on your Unbound OpenBSD 6.6 server? Me too! Using this article as a guide, I document the process.
PPPoE on OpenBSD
Some ISP’s establish connections with their customers' networks through PPPoE. I recently setup an OpenBSD 6.6 router which required PPPoE. This is my...