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    Can I repurpose an outdated gaming machine to be a home networking firewall with Linux and pfSense

    I actually have an Ubiquiti AP that I've used for a long time. But it's old and a less capable model. The router actually has an impressive wifi connection. I've seen a video about repurposing routers as AP and then switch for everything else. I still live with my Parents so I don't plan...
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    Can I repurpose an outdated gaming machine to be a home networking firewall with Linux and pfSense

    I've taken an interest in networking and want to start small by adding a firewall to my home network. I know you could always just use anti virus or install vpn on everything. There definitely needs a lot of networking knowledge to successfully and thoroughly use all of pfSense and get all of...
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    Can I repurpose an outdated gaming machine to be a home networking firewall with Linux and pfSense

    My TP-Link Archer AXE7800 has an option for IPTV/VLAN. The menu includes IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, IGMP Version, and Wireless Multicast Forwarding. Would I still be able to use it?
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    Can I repurpose an outdated gaming machine to be a home networking firewall with Linux and pfSense

    Thank you! Yeah, it does make more sense just to opt for something more energy efficient. I'll probably just go with a Protectli Vault or a Netgate 1100 after selling computer and monitor separately.
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    Can I repurpose an outdated gaming machine to be a home networking firewall with Linux and pfSense

    I have a feeling I can, but I guess I'm asking the networking vets to explain if it would add too much latency on my home network to be worth it, when I could just sell the computer and get a small configurable option that is made specifically for being a firewall. The specs don't seem to be too...
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    Can I repurpose an outdated gaming machine to be a home networking firewall with Linux and pfSense

    So I wanted to turn an old computer into firewall hardware. Could I use the input connection on the motherboard to utilize the hardware on the computer and output on a PCIE NIC to my router while running pfSense on Linux? or would it be better to sell my computer and get an open platform device...
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