Yep. You can use that software on just about anything with a couple nics. It serves the same purpose as an off-the-shelf router (nearly all of which run some tivo-ized, nsa-backdoored linux firmware blob) but you’ll have total control over the device.
A router running OPNsense? Sure. You can put a firewall inside any kind of network. I don’t know what kind of hardware you have access to, but If you have something specific in mind, I can probably tell you if its fit for purpose
Yeah. The main thing to keep in mind if you go this route and build your own is you’ll want atleast 2 Ethernet ports. 1 for your hand off with your ISP and 1 for a hand off to your access point or Ethernet switch.
So can I connect to the internet with it?
Yep. You can use that software on just about anything with a couple nics. It serves the same purpose as an off-the-shelf router (nearly all of which run some tivo-ized, nsa-backdoored linux firmware blob) but you’ll have total control over the device.
Can I set one up in the Philippines?
A router running OPNsense? Sure. You can put a firewall inside any kind of network. I don’t know what kind of hardware you have access to, but If you have something specific in mind, I can probably tell you if its fit for purpose
Can it block specific websites? I don’t want Tiktok and YT shorts.
Yeah. The main thing to keep in mind if you go this route and build your own is you’ll want atleast 2 Ethernet ports. 1 for your hand off with your ISP and 1 for a hand off to your access point or Ethernet switch.
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You can block ips with firewall rules and domains using unbound dns