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- OPNsense moves to pm4 (server closet, next to AT&T modem) - USB 2.5G NIC for WAN (~$25), Intel I226-V for LAN - pm4 has USB 3.1 (10Gbps) - verified - Updated topology diagram with pm4/OPNsense placement - Total cost now ~$605 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Network Upgrade Plan
Status: Planning Created: 2025-12-18 Goal: Replace Asus mesh with UniFi APs + 10G backhaul + VLAN segmentation
Overview
Upgrade from consumer Asus mesh WiFi to enterprise-grade UniFi APs with proper VLAN segmentation, 10G backhaul between floors, and OPNsense for routing/firewall.
Hardware Purchase List
| Item | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GiGaPlus 6-Port 10G PoE Switch | 2 | $101 | $202 |
| UniFi U7 Pro AP | 2 | $189 | $378 |
| USB 2.5G NIC (for OPNsense WAN) | 1 | ~$25 | $25 |
| Total | ~$605 |
USB 2.5G NIC Options
- Plugable USBC-E2500 (~$30)
- Cable Matters 2.5G USB-C (~$25)
- UGREEN 2.5G USB-C (~$20)
GiGaPlus Switch Specs
- 4× 2.5G Base-T PoE ports
- 2× 10G RJ45 ports
- 60Gbps switching capacity
- Unmanaged with VLAN mode
UniFi U7 Pro Specs
- WiFi 7, tri-band + 6GHz
- 2.5G PoE uplink
- 1,500 ft² coverage
- Multiple SSIDs per VLAN
Existing Hardware (Keep)
| Item | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| UniFi U6 Enterprise AP | Server closet | Upstairs WiFi |
| Netgear GS308EP | Server closet | Cameras (managed, VLAN capable) |
| Cat 6 cable (floors) | Basement ↔ Server closet | 10G backhaul |
Physical Topology
AT&T Modem
│
│ 2.5G (ethernet)
▼
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ pm4 (Server Closet) - OPNsense Host │
│ │
│ [USB 3.1 2.5G NIC] ◄── AT&T Modem (WAN) │
│ [Intel I226-V 2.5G] ──► GiGaPlus switch (LAN) │
│ │
│ OPNsense VM: │
│ - vtnet0 (WAN) ← USB NIC │
│ - vtnet1 (LAN) ← Intel NIC, VLAN trunk │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SERVER CLOSET - GiGaPlus 10G PoE │
│ │
│ [10G RJ45] ─────────── Cat6 to basement │
│ [10G RJ45] spare │
│ [2.5G PoE] pm4 (OPNsense LAN) │
│ [2.5G PoE] U6 Enterprise AP (upstairs coverage) │
│ [2.5G PoE] spare │
│ [2.5G PoE] spare │
│ │
│ Netgear GS308EP ◄── cameras via attic runs │
│ Unmanaged switches ◄── wired PCs │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
│ 10G Cat6 backhaul
▼
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ BASEMENT - GiGaPlus 10G PoE │
│ │
│ [10G RJ45] ◄── from server closet │
│ [10G RJ45] spare (future Elantris 10G NIC) │
│ [2.5G PoE] U7 Pro AP (basement coverage) │
│ [2.5G PoE] U7 Pro AP (main floor - long run) │
│ [2.5G PoE] Elantris (Proxmox node) │
│ [2.5G PoE] KavNas (Synology) │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
WiFi Coverage
| Floor | AP | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Upstairs (3rd) | Server closet | U6 Enterprise (existing) |
| Main (2nd) | Long run from basement | U7 Pro |
| Basement (1st) | Local | U7 Pro |
VLAN Architecture
VLAN Assignments
| VLAN | Name | Subnet | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Default | 10.4.2.0/24 | Management, trusted PCs, Proxmox hosts |
| 10 | Servers | 10.4.10.0/24 | Server containers, NAS |
| 20 | IoT | 10.4.20.0/24 | Cameras, smart home, Home Assistant |
| 30 | Guest | 10.4.30.0/24 | Guest WiFi, isolated |
WiFi SSIDs
| SSID | VLAN | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| KavCorp | 1 | Trusted devices (phones, laptops, PCs) |
| KavCorp-IoT | 20 | Smart home WiFi devices |
| KavCorp-Guest | 30 | Guest access (rate limited, internet only) |
Device VLAN Assignments
| Device Type | VLAN | How Tagged |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi - trusted | 1 | UniFi AP (SSID) |
| WiFi - IoT | 20 | UniFi AP (SSID) |
| WiFi - guest | 30 | UniFi AP (SSID) |
| Cameras | 20 | GS308EP (port-based) |
| Wired PCs | 1 | Untagged (unmanaged switches) |
| Proxmox containers | varies | Proxmox VLAN tag |
Proxmox VLAN Configuration
Enable VLAN-aware bridge on Elantris
# /etc/network/interfaces
auto vmbr0
iface vmbr0 inet static
address 10.4.2.14/24
gateway 10.4.2.254
bridge-ports eno1
bridge-stp off
bridge-fd 0
bridge-vlan-aware yes
Container VLAN Assignments
| Container | VLAN | Subnet | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPNsense | trunk | all | Router - needs all VLANs |
| Traefik | 1 | 10.4.2.x | Reverse proxy - reaches all |
| Pi-hole | 1 | 10.4.2.x | DNS for all VLANs |
| Sonarr/Radarr/*arr | 10 | 10.4.10.x | Server VLAN |
| Jellyfin | 10 | 10.4.10.x | Server VLAN |
| Frigate | 20 | 10.4.20.x | Needs camera access |
| Home Assistant | 20 | 10.4.20.x | IoT control |
| UniFi Controller | 1 | 10.4.2.x | AP management |
LXC VLAN Tag Example
# Per container in Proxmox GUI or CLI:
pct set <vmid> -net0 name=eth0,bridge=vmbr0,tag=10
# Or in /etc/pve/lxc/<vmid>.conf:
net0: name=eth0,bridge=vmbr0,tag=10,type=veth
OPNsense VM Setup
Location
- Host: pm4 (server closet, next to AT&T modem)
- Resources: 2 vCPU, 2-4GB RAM
- Why pm4: Proximity to AT&T modem, avoids routing WAN over backhaul
Network Interfaces
| Physical | Device | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| USB 2.5G NIC | enxXXXXXX | WAN (AT&T modem) |
| Intel I226-V | eno1/vmbr0 | LAN (to GiGaPlus switch) |
OPNsense Interface Config
| Interface | VLAN | IP | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| vtnet0 (USB) | - | DHCP from AT&T | WAN |
| vtnet1.1 | 1 | 10.4.2.1 | LAN - Management |
| vtnet1.10 | 10 | 10.4.10.1 | LAN - Servers |
| vtnet1.20 | 20 | 10.4.20.1 | LAN - IoT |
| vtnet1.30 | 30 | 10.4.30.1 | LAN - Guest |
Proxmox Setup on pm4
-
Create bridge for USB NIC (WAN):
# /etc/network/interfaces on pm4 auto vmbr1 iface vmbr1 inet manual bridge-ports enxXXXXXX # USB NIC device name bridge-stp off bridge-fd 0 -
Passthrough bridges to OPNsense VM:
- vmbr1 → WAN
- vmbr0 → LAN (VLAN-aware)
Firewall Rules (High Level)
| From | To | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Trusted (1) | Any | Allow |
| Servers (10) | Internet | Allow |
| Servers (10) | Trusted (1) | Allow (for access) |
| IoT (20) | Internet | Allow |
| IoT (20) | Servers (10) | Block (except Frigate, HA) |
| IoT (20) | Trusted (1) | Block |
| Guest (30) | Internet | Allow (rate limit) |
| Guest (30) | Any internal | Block |
UniFi Controller
Deployment Options
- LXC on Proxmox (recommended) - Free, uses existing hardware
- Cloud Gateway - Extra cost, dedicated hardware
LXC Setup (via helper script)
# On Proxmox node:
bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/ct/unifi.sh)"
Implementation Steps
Phase 1: Hardware
- Order 2× GiGaPlus 10G PoE switches
- Order 2× UniFi U7 Pro APs
- Test Cat6 cable for 10G capability
Phase 2: Switches
- Install GiGaPlus switch in server closet
- Install GiGaPlus switch in basement
- Connect 10G backhaul
- Verify 10G link speed
Phase 3: OPNsense
- Create OPNsense VM on Elantris
- Configure WAN (AT&T modem)
- Configure VLAN interfaces
- Set up basic firewall rules
- Test internet connectivity
Phase 4: UniFi
- Deploy UniFi Controller LXC
- Adopt U6 Enterprise
- Install U7 Pro APs
- Adopt U7 Pro APs
- Configure SSIDs with VLAN tags
Phase 5: VLAN Migration
- Configure GS308EP camera ports for VLAN 20
- Update Proxmox bridge to VLAN-aware
- Migrate containers to appropriate VLANs
- Test inter-VLAN routing
- Verify firewall rules
Phase 6: Cleanup
- Remove Asus mesh routers
- Update documentation
- Test all services
Rollback Plan
Keep Asus mesh routers available during migration. If issues arise:
- Disconnect GiGaPlus switches
- Reconnect Asus routers
- Restore original network config
Notes
- GiGaPlus switches are unmanaged - VLAN tagging happens at endpoints (APs, GS308EP, Proxmox)
- Wired PCs on unmanaged switches will stay on VLAN 1 (trusted)
- Pi-hole should remain accessible from all VLANs for DNS
- Consider adding 10G NIC to Elantris later for direct 10G connection