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I read today about VyOS and I really like the idea and approach but I am not sure how it compares to Opnsense in terms of performance and features. I know it doesn't have a GUI, which is a bit of a bummer for me.

I have purchased a mini router PC and I was thinking to build a dedicated router and firewall on it. I also have another PC that I am planning to run as a Proxmox host and install a couple of VMs and LXC containers, as well as Home Assistant along with Omada, as I am thinking of purchasing some TP-Link AP compatible with Omada.

But would love to hear some feedback from people who used both what they think.

Keep in mind that although I am technical and have a fair understanding of networking and VLANs I am not exactly an expert in networking. Does it make sense to go into the VyOS route in that case?

The end goal is to have a dedicated network and routing for the IoT network, dedicated Wireguard, guest WiFi, etc.

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[-] Pomal@sh.itjust.works 5 points 21 hours ago

Opensense is often bound by single-core operations depending on where a network packet may plumb itself through the kernel. A great example is any PPPoE connections on the base OS BSD. Vyos doesn’t have these same limitations since it’s minted on Linux - which supports traffic steering.

Really though, IaC for vyos has always been rock solid. Even though the persistent config in Opnsense is cool, adding new features or configs can be a bit of a pain in the ass

[-] irmadlad@lemmy.world 1 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

Opensense is often bound by single-core operations depending on where a network packet may plumb itself through the kernel

Didn't downvote, but when would this become an issue? Pfsense is about the same way as far as single-core operations, tho IDS/IPS like Suricata can utilize multiple threads. My standalone pfsense box sits between my modem and the rest of the network. I haven't noticed any sluggishness or stuttering. Throughput seems quite reasonable, and supports a diverse group of devices attached to the network.

[-] Pomal@sh.itjust.works 3 points 16 hours ago

I gave the example of PPPoE, the other option is to read the linked kernel docs to understand traffic steering and infer where those situations could occur.

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