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📖 Complete Mac Mini OPNsense Implementation Guide
The complete, comprehensive, step-by-step guide for implementing OPNsense on your Mac mini 2014 is available at:
📍 Location
Path:
/mnt/user-data/outputs/MAC_MINI_OPNSENSE_GUIDE.mdSize: 1,959 lines / 46 KB
Reading Time: ~30 minutes
Implementation Time: 1-2 weeks (phased)
🎯 What's in the Full Guide
Phase 1: OPNsense Installation & Basic Router Setup (Day 1)
Phase 2: Advanced Router Features (Day 2-3)
Phase 3: Zenarmor Parental Controls (Day 4-5)
Phase 4: Home Assistant Integration (Day 6-7)
💎 Key Highlights
Why Mac Mini is PERFECT:
What You'll Build:
Example Policy (from guide):
📋 Complete Command Reference
The full guide includes every command needed:
Installation Commands:
Configuration Commands:
Home Assistant YAML:
🎓 What You Learn
The guide teaches you:
Skills applicable to: IT careers, network security, home lab, advanced homeassisting
⚡ Quick Start
Immediate Next Steps:
/mnt/user-data/outputs/MAC_MINI_OPNSENSE_GUIDE.mdPhase 1 Can Be Done TODAY:
💰 Cost Summary
Total Investment:
What You Save:
You're getting enterprise-grade for $59/year vs $800+ for commercial solutions!
📊 Comparison to OpenWRT (Your Original Question)
Verdict: OPNsense on Mac mini wins in every category except pure simplicity. The $59/year cost is worth it for the capabilities gained.
🎯 Success Criteria
After Phase 1 (Basic Router):
After Phase 2 (Advanced Features):
After Phase 3 (Parental Controls):
After Phase 4 (HA Integration):
🆘 Emergency Procedures
All included in full guide:
If Internet Stops Working:
If Can't Access Web Interface:
Complete Rollback:
📞 Getting Help
Support Resources:
/mnt/user-data/outputs/MAC_MINI_OPNSENSE_GUIDE.mdCommon Questions Answered in Guide:
🏁 Bottom Line
Your Mac mini 2014 is PERFECT for this project.
You will transform it into:
Better than:
For:
The full guide makes this achievable even for beginners - every command, every setting, every troubleshooting step is documented!
Read the full guide and start Phase 1 today! 🚀
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