How I Optimized My Network Like a Pro with EdgeRouter Lite

Описание: Ready to take your home network to the next level? In this video, I walk you through how I configured the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite to create a segmented, secure network using multiple interfaces — without touching VLANs.

Whether you're working with the EdgeRouter Lite or just looking to learn more about smart network segmentation, this guide is packed with step-by-step instructions, OpenVPN setup, and practical homelab insights.

🔧 What You’ll Learn:

Physical segmentation with eth1 and eth2

Setting static IPs and DHCP for different network zones

Configuring OpenVPN directly on the EdgeRouter Lite

Firewall rules to isolate infrastructure from trusted devices

And more...

🎉 Special shoutouts to some awesome subscribers who shared their homelab setups with me — be sure to stick around until the end of the video to see if your name made it in!

🌐 Check out my site: https://www.jdsdesignlabs.com
📸 Follow along on Instagram for behind-the-scenes projects: @jdsdesignlabs

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📦 Tech I Use & Recommend
🛠️ Some of My Homelab Gear:
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• Raspberry Pi 5 Kit: https://amzn.to/3GzWyua
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• Linksys 16-Port Unmanaged Switch: https://amzn.to/40yZ5vu
• MikroTik hEX Router: https://amzn.to/3TVidA9
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• Ethernet Patch Cable Packs (Cat6/Cat6a): https://amzn.to/4lB8hrc
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