#networking
Every post tagged networking.
Blog posts
How to Find Your Proxmox VE Server's IP Address After a Headless Install (No Monitor Required)
Just installed Proxmox VE and lost track of the IP address? Here's how to find your server on the network using the console banner, your router's DHCP list, or a quick nmap scan.
How to Create an Additional Network Bridge in Proxmox VE (Isolated Internal Network for VMs and Containers)
Learn how to add a second Linux bridge in Proxmox VE for a fully isolated network — ideal for testing firewall VMs, sandboxing untrusted guests, or building a private backend network with no extra hardware.
How to Enable IPv6 Networking in Proxmox VE (Static Address, SLAAC, and VM Dual-Stack Setup)
A practical walkthrough for adding IPv6 to your Proxmox VE bridge, covering SLAAC for home networks, static routed blocks for dedicated servers, and the NDP proxy step most guides skip.
How to Set Up an SDN Simple Zone in Proxmox VE (Isolated Network With NAT and DHCP)
Build a private, isolated network for your VMs and containers using a Proxmox VE SDN Simple zone, complete with automatic DHCP and internet access via NAT, without touching a switch or VLAN.
How to Install Tailscale in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (Remote Access Without Port Forwarding)
Skip the port forwarding entirely. Learn how to run Tailscale in a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE so you can reach your homelab securely from anywhere.
How to Install AdGuard Home in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE (DNS Ad Blocking for Beginners)
Block ads and trackers for every device on your network by running AdGuard Home in a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE. A full beginner walkthrough from container creation to your first blocked query.
How to Install Proxmox VE on a Laptop (Fix No Wi-Fi, Lid-Close Shutdowns, and Single-NIC Networking)
Turning an old laptop into a Proxmox VE host is nearly free, but Wi-Fi won't bridge and the lid switch will suspend your VMs. Here's how to fix both, plus a full beginner install walkthrough.
How to Set Up a WireGuard VPN Server in an LXC Container on Proxmox VE
Run your own WireGuard VPN server in a lightweight LXC container on Proxmox VE, so you can reach your whole home network securely from anywhere without forwarding a pile of ports.
How to Install pfSense CE on Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide to a Virtual Firewall/Router)
Turn a Proxmox VE host into your router by running pfSense CE as a VM. Covers bridge planning, VirtIO NIC setup, the online-install gotcha in pfSense 2.8, and how to recover if you lock yourself out.
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