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Bypassing Strict Firewalls with Chisel: A 6-Month Production Review

May 19, 2026

Is your firewall blocking everything but port 443? Here is a 6-month field report on using Chisel to tunnel TCP/UDP traffic over WebSockets with zero downtime.

Networking

Multicast Routing on Linux: A Practical Guide to IGMP Proxy and pimd

May 18, 2026

Tired of high bandwidth usage? Learn how to use IGMP Proxy and pimd to route multicast video streams on Linux, based on real-world production experience.

Networking

Wireless Surveillance: What 6 Months of Hunting Rogue APs with Kismet Taught Me

May 18, 2026

I spent 6 months using Kismet to monitor rogue wireless signals. Here's a practical guide on setting up a Linux WIDS to detect Evil Twins and unauthorized hardware.

Networking

Deploying phpIPAM on Linux: Professional IP, VLAN, and Subnet Management

May 18, 2026

Ditch the spreadsheets and manage your network like a pro. This guide shows you how to deploy phpIPAM on Linux to centralize IP, VLAN, and Subnet management.

HomeLab

Proxmox SDN Guide: Build Complex Virtual Networks Without the Hardware Headache

May 16, 2026

Ditch the messy cables and expensive managed switches. This guide shows you how to master Proxmox SDN to build automated, isolated, and scalable virtual networks for your HomeLab.

Networking

Surviving ‘Neighbor Table Overflow’: Tuning Linux ARP for High-Density Networks

May 16, 2026

Is your Linux server dropping packets with 'Neighbor Table Overflow'? Fix it by tuning sysctl gc_thresh parameters for large Layer 2 and Kubernetes networks.

Networking

Build Scalable Layer 2 Overlays: EVPN/VXLAN with FRRouting and Open vSwitch on Linux

May 15, 2026

Ditch the limitations of 802.1Q. This guide shows you how to implement a high-performance EVPN/VXLAN overlay on Linux using FRRouting and Open vSwitch for ultimate scalability.

Networking

Advanced Network Diagnostics: Mastering hping3 for Firewall Testing on Linux

May 15, 2026

Ditch the limitations of standard ping. This guide explores hping3 for advanced Linux network diagnostics, showing you how to craft TCP packets and test firewall rules with precision.

Linux

Mastering systemd-resolved: A Guide to DNS, mDNS, and Troubleshooting on Modern Linux

May 14, 2026

Master systemd-resolved on modern Linux. This guide provides actionable steps to fix DNS issues, configure mDNS, and optimize performance using the stub resolver and resolvectl.