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[Noob Inquiry] Home networking 101 (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by rezz@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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Hi Lemmy gang -

Too many answers online across Reddit and misc forums, so I come to you.

I am looking to ditch my mesh net corporate ware Linksys setup for a variety of reasons.

From my cursory research, a mini PC for routing, or an otherwise dedicated box that I can OpenWRT/wireguard (EDIT: modem -> router box -> local net), then separately do the access points as desired, probably seems ideal. Would like 3-4 Ethernet’s and not two.

Should I get a hardcore commercial router? A mini pc for routing?

I will again decouple the media networking etc to a different box/PC. Mainly, I want to have the networking hub, and family WiFi, setup in the spirit of self hosting / OpenWRT / Wireguard outbound (thinking tailscale or headscale later, I’m a Jellyfin veteran).

But I am a total noob as far as getting really into networking, Linux things, etc. A simple noob hardware and setup guide is my desire.

Thanks fam.

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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

Just get a decent device with enough ram and CPU. Typically home usage doesn't require that much in the way of resources. I personally like MediaTek with hardware NAT but if your CPU is powerful enough you should be perfectly fine with software NAT/routing.

[–] rezz@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What is the software setup when you're actually configuring the minipc/box? Beyond the hardware architecture of the local network, what is the actual stack I should be pursuing and how is it implemented?

For example: I read lots of great things about OPNsense, Wireguard, DietPi... but I don't know what the exact stew should be and how to set it up ELI5 style.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago

I would just buy a device with OpenWRT support