Category: Networking

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PFSENSE – DIY Router/Firewall revisited

In 2012, I wrote a blog entry called PFSENSE a DIY Router/Firewall. The article covered what PFSENSE is and why it is a good solution for a DIY Router/Firewall. Over the past 5 years, I have been using PFSENSE exclusively as my edge connectivity solution. Since then my network has evolved and my needs have changed and I have gone through multiple revisions of my home network. My previous hardware for my router/firewall was suitable for a small office home office. However,  it didn’t meet the my needs when my internet connection jumped from 15 Mbps to over 300 Mbps.  This...

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RTA Update June 2017 CCNA Security

Half of the year has officially passed. It has been one heck of a ride so far. There have been some bumps along the journey. But for the most part it has been smooth sailing for me in my professional journey. To recap, I became a Network Engineer II at Spectrum Enterprise in January. In March I traveled around a bit for training and business purposes. And in April, I visited Charlotte, North Carolina looking for a place to live.   As a stipulation to my new job, I moved to Charlotte. Next I officially started working in my new office on...