My Dope Advanced Home Network Setup for Privacy and Security!

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  • čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
  • I'll be describing a unique advanced network setup for a home that has convenient privacy and security options. I set these as objectives for the network. (1) Automatic VPN access - wired or wireless, (2) Non-VPN access wired-or wireless, (3) Ad-Blocking with Pi-Hole, (4) Wired alternatives.
    It's not expensive to set up (normally it would be) and avoids rewiring an entire house with CAT 6 cabling. This setup discusses a wired VPN router with integrated pi-Hole support and wired extension solutions.
    Part List
    USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter amzn.to/2MVaRdN
    Gigabit Ethernet Switch amzn.to/36pgRn1
    Raspberry Pi 4 amzn.to/37E6ZFV
    Raspberry PI 4 case amzn.to/37KjKPF
    Wifi Router 802.11ac amzn.to/2tpESMa
    Powerline TP-Link amzn.to/2sndfmA
    Powerline Netgear amzn.to/2ToXCX4
    BraxRouter Software rob.brax.me
    BytzVPN bytzvpn.com
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    Powerlines: Remember in the video that you need different powerlines to ensure separate networks. I've tested Netgear vs TP-Link so these seem to work separately. Be careful when choosing some of the unknown Chinese brands since they probably all use the same technology so you may end up with a single network even if they're differently branded (Chinese tech companies tend to multi-brand the same product)
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    Someone just did a variant of this, using my BraxRouter and created a 3rd network that has TOR. So his home router can do Open-Wifi, VPN-Wifi, and TOR-Wifi.
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    I'm the Internet Privacy Guy. I'm a public interest technologist. I'm here to educate. You are losing your Internet privacy and Internet security every day if you don't fight for it. Your data is collected with endless permanent data mining. Learn about a TOR router, a VPN , antivirus, spyware, firewalls, IP address, wifi triangulation, data privacy regulation, backups and tech tools, and evading mass surveillance from NSA, CIA, FBI. Learn how to be anonymous on the Internet so you are not profiled. Learn to speak freely with pseudo anonymity. Learn more about the dangers of the inernet and the dangers of social media, dangers of email.
    I like alternative communication technology like Amateur Radio and data communications using Analog. I'm a licensed HAM operator.
    Contact Rob on the Brax.Me App (@robbraxman) for encrypted conversations (open source platform)
    Support this channel on Patreon! www.patreon.com/user?u=17858353
    bytzVPN.com Premium VPN with Cloud-Based TOR Routing
    whatthezuck.net Cybersecurity Reference
    brax.me Privacy Focused Social Media - Open Source - Encrypted Communications
    brax.me/home/rob Store for BytzVPN, BraxWifi Router, and merchandise
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Komentáře • 205

  • @kindnesscounts7748
    @kindnesscounts7748 Před 3 lety +33

    Any chance you can post a flow chart of the system? Similar to the graphics you used in the video. Great content, big fan.. thanks a ton!

    • @rickeyracer44
      @rickeyracer44 Před 2 lety +5

      That would be highly appreciated by myself. Thank You.

  • @JoeTheGadgetMan
    @JoeTheGadgetMan Před 4 lety +9

    Great Info on setting up a home network .thanks Rob

  • @ericsmith1737
    @ericsmith1737 Před 3 lety +2

    This is awesome, I do need to split my network adding the VPN setup in my office for the desktop, laptop, and cell phone. I will get there soon.

  • @kenjboyd6233
    @kenjboyd6233 Před 4 lety +2

    Excellent Rob, great job!

  • @ninjarider443
    @ninjarider443 Před rokem

    Excellent video. I have been using pi-hole for years running on a Pi3 24/7 and configured to block about 3 million bad domains that updates weekly. Love pi-hole!

  • @danielellis6094
    @danielellis6094 Před 3 lety +2

    Learned a lot Rob -- thanks for making this video. Liked and subbed.

  • @ryanfowlow8034
    @ryanfowlow8034 Před rokem

    Thank you subbed, I appreciate your very concise explanation of everything. You make a good teacher. Again thanks.

  • @markkane3989
    @markkane3989 Před 3 lety

    cool. im going to do this. thanks Rob.

  • @hasdrubalsosamarquez5430
    @hasdrubalsosamarquez5430 Před 4 lety +13

    Zucking Dope! 🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @ghosttiger84
    @ghosttiger84 Před 4 lety +4

    I subscribed as all this information is clear and accurate. Cheers!

  • @rick3747
    @rick3747 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for some great ideas!
    👍

  • @rickeyracer44
    @rickeyracer44 Před 2 lety

    AWESOME Thank You Rob.

  • @NoOne-qs8tv
    @NoOne-qs8tv Před 2 lety +4

    Amazing content, thank you! Could you please review some home security systems or talk a bit about how to set up home security without loosing all of your privacy and having to become a tech expert?

  • @ramadaneel8048
    @ramadaneel8048 Před rokem +5

    Hi,Rob. I calculated the total cost of the setup coming to $446.45 and $501.45 if your bytzvpn added. Now my question: is your home network immune to hacking ?

  • @andyjohnson5571
    @andyjohnson5571 Před 4 lety +1

    u da man rob, finally google let me find this.thank u

  • @bodagosbinauralbeats43
    @bodagosbinauralbeats43 Před 4 lety +14

    Dope Homie.

  • @demetriskaizer6870
    @demetriskaizer6870 Před 3 lety +16

    Very good video, just a few notes: Switches don't repeat the signals to all the ports blindly. (This used to be true for hubs) Actually they have some kind of logic and they only transport packets to the right destination (using mac address table). Raspberry pi 4 has a gigabit port so you don't need to buy the gigabit adapter maybe for older versions, yes.

    • @katsim6799
      @katsim6799 Před 3 lety +4

      You need the adapter as the output port. The on board port is the input. There is only one native port, so you use usb3 to ethernet to get output.

  • @slik560
    @slik560 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent information; but I'm going to have to watch this five times and take notes to comprehend what I need to do. I have Google Fiber and their mesh Wi-Fi, but I think I'm going to start cabling the laptop directly into the fiber box. More speed - easier to do what Rob is doing...or close to it....:)

  • @GaryCameron780
    @GaryCameron780 Před 3 lety +2

    I've been using the powerline adapters for many years. Excellent solution for home. They don't work so great in commercial environments.

    • @vinleblanc7050
      @vinleblanc7050 Před 2 lety

      Just wondering, if you cannot use these across breakers then how can they work if my panel is set up where I have different breakers for each of my rooms?

  • @LokiScarletWasHere
    @LokiScarletWasHere Před 2 lety +2

    Sorry to be pedantic here, and I know this video is old, but your description of an ethernet switch actually is that of an ethernet hub. Hubs operate solely on layer 1, the physical layer. That is to say, they duplicate incoming signals electrically and do no routing. Hubs are practically nonexistent in this day and age as they're pretty much useless. Regular, unmanaged ethernet switches operate on layer 2, the data link layer. It routes transmissions to the port they're intended for by identifying the MAC address of the next hop as specified by the previous hop. Layer 3 switches are where the line between switch and router starts to get blurry, and many managed switches are layer 3 switches. These operate on logical addresses (typically IP addresses) more than hardware addresses. These are capable of advanced routing, as they can operate on layer 2 and 3 as needed. For example, a server could be connected to a layer 3 switch via multiple physical connections and the layer 3 switch would be able to provide load balancing and failover functions.
    But I know what you're referring to with having too many devices on it at once - If more than 1gbps of traffic is trying to make it through to your router, it's going to slow down, as the speed it can pass network traffic along is limited by the physical layer speed (in this case 1gbps on each port). This bottleneck would exist for a layer 3 switch as well, unless it were connected to your router via a faster physical link, which in this case isn't possible as the pi also operates at a gigabit maximum.
    I don't know if you addressed this in another video as I've yet to accomplish watching all of them, but I thought I should throw that out there.

  • @djlethal
    @djlethal Před 3 lety +1

    i like this guy already

  • @c18boy70
    @c18boy70 Před 3 lety

    I don't really do this but you got a new sub for the title.

  • @mechanicjobs
    @mechanicjobs Před 3 lety

    This man is a hero.

  • @jameswatkinsiii7834
    @jameswatkinsiii7834 Před 4 lety +15

    I really like your setup. But I would like to add some comments on the power line extenders. They will not do well if plugged into a circuit that has a fridge or any rotary electric motor plugged into that circuit. This causes network errors, and the units themselves cause dirty electricity. With all those wifi routers you are dosing everyone in the home with EMF at a much higher levels than China and Russia allow on there public. If you added a managed switch then you could impalement V-lans for all cameras and or IOT devices. Oh and for cyber security using the same wifi passwords not good, WPA2 and WPA3 are cracked so there is really no safe wifi unless your using a firewall, or a pair of them with a DMZ. Pfsense and IPfire are great. I love your channel great info and good videos thanks for being a privacy advocate.

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 4 lety +9

      very good! And what you say is true! But it had to be done (for the video) at a reasonable cost. I have not had a problem with motors and such though as you know, Microwave will disrupt 2.4GHZ (not 5GHZ). For a typical home, the traffic isn't sufficient to be affected by the electrical noise (as far as bandwidth).
      Yes, the EMF is an issue with Powerlines. But again that's a cost issue. At some point, someone could go wired completely.
      WPA2 can be hacked. But what's the point of protecting it with multiple passwords that are different? When one is hacked, then all are hacked. All are going to be hacked. So the VPN isolates your traffic from sniffing depending on which router is hacked. Not a bad idea to have different passwords for the VPN side vs the open side.
      By the way I'm subnetting with Wifi routers, the IOT automatically operates in isolated LANS. But in my case, I wrote all the code for my IOT's so I'm less concerned about that.
      Excellent viewpoints!

  • @yeayea8334
    @yeayea8334 Před rokem +2

    2:36
    2:57 Ad blocking
    3:25 piehole
    4:16 my setup

  • @DiyintheGhetto
    @DiyintheGhetto Před 3 lety +2

    New Sub here. Awesome network setup.

  • @toothybj
    @toothybj Před 3 lety

    Do connections into the Powerline ports bypass any VPN and content filtering services that may be running on your “regular network”? (i.e., Pi-Hole, etc.)
    You were mentioning that as your way of having both a VPN and non-VPN option in every room & i just wanted to make sure I understood that correctly.
    Thanks for your great content!

  • @CheckTesting1
    @CheckTesting1 Před rokem

    …looks like CZcams are promoting your old vids Mr B 🤭 Brilliant vid as always. Hope that you are & the family are all well sir? 🙏🏾 Patiently awaiting your new content 😉

  • @PlanetFrosty
    @PlanetFrosty Před 4 lety +18

    Humm, are you dealing? “Dope” Network is curious expression!🤔😂 just kidding excellent work, Rob!

  • @thecentralscrutinizer5105

    _"If you want to have a private conversation, don't do it in front of one of our TV's"_ ~CEO Samsung Electronics

  • @rogfromthegarage8158
    @rogfromthegarage8158 Před 3 lety

    Love the channel. What is the white cap in the background. Navy? USNA?

  • @codewaka8648
    @codewaka8648 Před 2 lety

    This is amazing

  • @smartassist9700
    @smartassist9700 Před 3 lety

    Hi. Thank you for video! For VPN RASPBERRY PI OR PI HOLE EVEN. IF R PI3 or R PI 4. A “”52PI ICE TOWER (TALL ONE) actually cools the PI extremely well. There are good testing to show you results in best cooling.... 52 Pi ice tower Wins easily and it is CHEAP! I look forward to next videos showing set ups.

  • @grantstewart4513
    @grantstewart4513 Před 3 lety +40

    My first thought is how can I pay someone to do this for me.

    • @markanderson2904
      @markanderson2904 Před 3 lety +2

      You hire someone. Contact a computer repair person who makes house calls.

    • @skannal
      @skannal Před 3 lety +3

      Right? This info is taking up all the RAM in my brain 😣

    • @katsim6799
      @katsim6799 Před 3 lety +1

      Ah, dont stress it. Childs play if you buy his router for the vpn.

  • @G6PBS
    @G6PBS Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for another great video Rob. As a fellow ham, do you get interference from the mains electric routers? This is a big problem here in the UK. Those mains routers make a hello of a lot of noise!

    • @rocketman221projects
      @rocketman221projects Před 2 lety

      Those ethernet over powerline devices are broadband HF jammers and should be illegal. It's best to widlarize them and run some shielded ethernet cable.

  • @ownpetard8379
    @ownpetard8379 Před 3 lety +1

    You've given me some things to think about. I knew about the powerline LAN units, but got distracted, plus thought I read that they had a degraded (degrading) signal effect/capability. But will solve a few issues versus cabling. Discovered this site as I found that with VPN full time (Kill Switch on), my laptop cannot "see" my PC - does not appear in the Network list. I do not use Microsoft accounts - which would make this easy, I think. I need a means to have VPN on (both PC and laptop) but be able to access the PC from my laptop. I had this ability working for a while, then either the Kill Switch or some other change now blocks the process. Thought I could do something though the VPN software (Surfshark), but haven't discovered a way. Any ideas, anyone? MS took away the HomeGroup back in the fall +/- - grrr!

  • @douglascrawford2563
    @douglascrawford2563 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi I was at your site, a lot of items are sold out or not available- no phones, no Pi VPN- what is your plans- restock or just offer the software and SD cards?

  • @GeraldBegin
    @GeraldBegin Před rokem

    Very interesting ! thanks you so much. I think to install Zabbix on a Respberry Pi 4 to monitor all the device on my network. Open source monitoring software. What do you think about it ?

  • @letstalk6007
    @letstalk6007 Před 2 lety

    How do you protect your network from being sniffed or middle man? Thanks for the great videos.

  • @sahidmiller
    @sahidmiller Před 4 lety +7

    Great video! -I wonder how the power line adapter and the new spy smart meters?- Nvm. answer = encryption. (next question is about fingerprinting. but that's for another day :wink:)

    • @katsim6799
      @katsim6799 Před 3 lety

      Doesnt work that way. PLE is like a regular passthru to link devices like a one to many switch. If you to connect multiple ethernet devices, PLE would be used to connect another router. As far as spy electric meters, if some nosey person hacked your device or online account, and gained access to your home, they could easily map your devices and profile you and know when you were doing laundry, or running a desktop with a monitor vs a laptop. That said, why would you bother installing an insecure device with a web app interface that can be compromised with a keylogger to steal your password? And why are you worried about it if you dont have a known stalker?

  • @robhowe8353
    @robhowe8353 Před 3 lety

    What are the maximum speeds I should expect out the gate with this vs a usg with threat management running (85mbps)? Just wondering which is the better option right now. If I went with the USG, I'm planning on a unified switch and access point to run their controller.

  • @kztrekz3329
    @kztrekz3329 Před 3 lety

    Is it possible to use mesh routers after the PI? Specifically google mesh routers? I know I know, Ive dug myself a big google hole over the years but Im finally coming around :)

  • @katsim6799
    @katsim6799 Před 3 lety

    Ok...so for PLE if your neighbor has one too, can you see their devices? In my urban environment, older PLE adapters can see anyone on the same phase

  • @IBENF
    @IBENF Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you! What would you advice me - and people like me - to do? My house is not wired. The tv's use satellite dish and antennas. I avoid the IoT. I use my LTE mobile phone's hotspot with a Linux - and a Windows (simple video editing) laptop. This setup is simple and costs a lot less than wired access. I realize it has drawbacks. What can I do?

    • @levelup1279
      @levelup1279 Před 2 lety

      On modern Android you can pass the VPN connection of the phone to connected devices on hotspot, at least in CalyxOS. Just do that so your devices are protected on that front. Then pick a VPN with ad blocking DNS like BraxVPN, though I know WeVPN also offers that too if you want an alternative.
      This will help protect your devices downstream from the phones connection.

  • @Robert.Novack
    @Robert.Novack Před rokem

    Thanks

  • @aholder4471
    @aholder4471 Před 2 lety

    I'm pretty sure the technology in the power strips is just a transformer. I believe it's used a mechanical disconnect/buffer and comes with a few other benefits.

  • @errorcode1133
    @errorcode1133 Před 2 lety

    Great, but how you will access NAS on the main network while connected to VPN router?

  • @fixrtrainereducatormanager2961

    I like your information but for a ‘green’ newbie, a good slow demo how to do all this would not only be appreciated but extremely helpful.

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 3 lety +1

      There is another video that's more basic. Setup a VPN Router

  • @goku445
    @goku445 Před 4 lety +5

    Just fyi on switches, offices use them too. It is the core of any computer network. They don't slow down your network like network hubs who disappeared a long time ago do.

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 4 lety

      They will slow down your network if used by themselves in one subnet since they just propagate more broadcast traffic. But with most people on Wifi, the Wifi routers can create subnets that will limit the traffic. Broadcast traffic especially with Windows/Netbios can seriously degrade a network. That's why an enterprise will split the network using routers and not switches.

    • @goku445
      @goku445 Před 4 lety

      @@robbraxmantech Enterprise switches are layer 3 enabled meaning they can do routing but the subnets are usually separated using vlans.
      Broadcast traffic in a home network? If you have a problem with that then you should really investigate your software. Even windows can be configured to limit it but that should never be an issue at home.

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 4 lety

      Yes. I mentioned in the video that Home use of a switch is not a major concern. And broadcast protocols are typically common in office environments. A "managed" switch is of course a different animal vs the unmanaged switches that just duplicate the signal electrically. I think we understand each other well. For home use, I'm suggesting very specific inexpensive equipment.

    • @jameswatkinsiii7834
      @jameswatkinsiii7834 Před 4 lety

      @@robbraxmantech Managed switch will split the traffic with a vlan, layer 2, routers are layer 3, subnets, Network segmentation can give more security making it harder to hack or exfiltrate data out of the network. You can apply rules on routers and switches to increase security and privacy.

    • @jameswatkinsiii7834
      @jameswatkinsiii7834 Před 4 lety

      @@goku445 vlans are layer 2 mac addresses, subnets are layer 3 IP addresses, they are different and are both used for segmenting networks. They are misunderstood by many in business which is why so many networks are flat and unsecured. We can't even get our windows XP machines off our networks LoL.

  • @cheesecake667
    @cheesecake667 Před 4 lety +31

    You definitely need more graphics and visualizations of what you are saying

    • @denissetiawan566
      @denissetiawan566 Před 4 lety +5

      i agree, like slides and presentations

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 4 lety +30

      I didn't target that audience looking for basic instructions. Sorry. I'll do a different video with more basic stuff. This was more big picture for people who already understood the basics and it's already 16 minutes. This one was to ALTER an existing network to add more advanced features.

    • @denissetiawan566
      @denissetiawan566 Před 4 lety

      @@robbraxmantech thank you, i highly appreciate your hard work and knowledge, kudos!

    • @wingandhog
      @wingandhog Před 2 lety

      @@robbraxmantech … Thanks Rob. I am looking into this. Good stuff!

  • @Ang7.8
    @Ang7.8 Před rokem

    As soon as the charts and diagrams came out. I zoned out completely. This is why I cannot make it through Network+ classes

  • @TonyCamero
    @TonyCamero Před 3 lety

    I am thoroughly impressed. Can I get permission to distribute your wifi VPN solution?

  • @cyberpunk6812
    @cyberpunk6812 Před 2 lety +1

    Nicee ^^ 👍

  • @ethanwasme4307
    @ethanwasme4307 Před 4 lety +17

    your background is giving me vertigo xD

  • @hyrulean_gamer5323
    @hyrulean_gamer5323 Před 3 lety +2

    If I use this method can you tell us when I should use the open wifi, vpn wifi, and Tor wifi? Like there are times to use one or the other

    • @katsim6799
      @katsim6799 Před 3 lety

      Always use vpn on cell phones. You need open internet for devices like smart tvs or other things that run apps like netflix. You cant watch tv without ads. (maybe with premium?) I would put gaming devices and tvs on a different network or subnet, and use vpn for business and other applications. Tor can cause issues with a lot of access. In any case your options are based on privacy needs and location requirements, as well as speed requirements. You dont want to tor your connection to travel around the planet if you plan to trade stocks on line or such things as require usa location and speed. Very sensitive data being passed thru email or some other protocol could be torified to protect it. Do you actually need it?

  • @Techonsapevole
    @Techonsapevole Před 4 lety +2

    Hi Rob, do you have a suggestion for a local DNS ?
    Android do not allow to override it (you need a fake VPN), *.local domains do not work, just ip:port works in Android but it's complicated to remember if you self host many services by yourself

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 4 lety +2

      In Linux, you just update a hosts file. There's an equivalent in Windows too. I'm not sure about Android

    • @Techonsapevole
      @Techonsapevole Před 4 lety +1

      @@robbraxmantech Yes, the problem is Android without root (I can't root it because it isn't supported well).
      I just tried to ask, thanks

    • @bruno-vicious
      @bruno-vicious Před 3 lety +1

      Buy a cheap domain and set up A records for the IPs you want. If it's internal you can spin up a linux DNS, check to see if your home router has DNS service or look into DD-WRT or just upgrade your firewall to pfSense and use DNS Resolver. I haven't used PIhole yet but my understanding is that THAT has DNS services as well. Just have your DHCP point to your PIhole if need be.

  • @Walkeranz
    @Walkeranz Před 4 lety +8

    Powerline adapters don’t work well with gfi outlets. If the outlet has a test and/or reset button, plug the powerline in somewhere else.

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 4 lety +4

      Good point!

    • @fuerLutzi
      @fuerLutzi Před 4 lety +1

      What stands gfi for?

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 4 lety +5

      Ground-Fault Interruption - outlets with little red buttons (usually used in wet areas like Kitchens and bathrooms). Don't put a Powerline there

    • @fuerLutzi
      @fuerLutzi Před 4 lety +1

      @@robbraxmantech thanks, Rob. So it's something like 'Fehlerstrom Schutzschalter' or 'FI' in german. I've gotta convert this technical term abbreviations into something meaningful.

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 4 lety +2

      @@fuerLutzi they're just outlets with buttons. LOL

  • @milofonbil
    @milofonbil Před 3 lety

    Rob, I had the same issue with overheating with my router. Do you supply the heat sinks and fan with the Braxrouter kit?

    • @jaredgarbo3679
      @jaredgarbo3679 Před 3 lety

      He uses a Raspberry Pi 4 so just get heatsinks for those.

    • @milofonbil
      @milofonbil Před 3 lety +1

      @@jaredgarbo3679 My Braxrouter kit does come with a Raspberry Pi 4, but apparently does not come with heat sinks and a fan. I had to add those myself to keep it from overheating.

  • @VaibhavKurde
    @VaibhavKurde Před 3 lety

    What is the throughout of the Power line bridge?? Mbps??

  • @gypsypath1
    @gypsypath1 Před rokem

    Can anybody tell me what hotspot Rob uses? We’re moving somewhere within existing internet and I’m trying to figure out how to work it best. I remember him saying something about his hotspot assigning a née IP address each time he connects. That would seem to add to the anonymity.

  • @JRChavesZA
    @JRChavesZA Před 4 lety

    Hi i use Windscribe VPN, can i use it on the BRaxWiFi?

  • @pinkvpn
    @pinkvpn Před 3 lety +3

    Have converted an old laptop into a router with Linux installed on it, controlling everything coming in or out with Pihole and DoH running on it. No DNS query leaves my house unencrypted.

    • @gatekeeper99924
      @gatekeeper99924 Před 3 lety +1

      what should i look up to setup something like this

  • @stevejohanson4133
    @stevejohanson4133 Před 2 lety

    Why do I keep thinking this guy gets free cable TV 😁

  • @anonamyous1551
    @anonamyous1551 Před 3 lety

    How do you address tplink being owned by a Chinese company? How can you be sure it's not opening a backdoor into your network?

  • @Rickydbaby
    @Rickydbaby Před 2 lety

    is the purpose of the pi-hole, just for your devices on the NON VPN routers? If you have a VPN router setup with a VPN that has a tight DNS there would be no need for the PI-Hole correct?

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 2 lety

      Pi-Hole is an ad-blocker (blocks domains of ad entities)

    • @Rickydbaby
      @Rickydbaby Před 2 lety

      @@robbraxmantech Ahh, I see. You don't get any DNS leaks when you use Pi-hole and a vpn router? I am going to look into Pi-hole.

  • @bens1058
    @bens1058 Před 3 lety

    Quite a few network no-nos in this video. Daisy changing routers will cause "double natting" which will increase latency and interfere with peer to peer communications forcing your data to go through a relay server (potential privacy implications). Also having 4 wifi routers will reduce the overall bandwidth you can get from any one of them. There is only so many RF "channels" available for wifi, and devices share this bandwidth essentially by "taking turns" on a channel. The more wifi routers you have the more contention their will be and the slower and less reliable your wifi service will be. There are better ways, although perhaps beyond most non technical users.

  • @aholder4471
    @aholder4471 Před 2 lety

    I didn't know Netflix blocks vpn's. I thought that was one of the advantages is that you can unlock geolocation specific videos?

    • @SeanFisher
      @SeanFisher Před 2 lety

      It doesn't. We change servers often to view shows elsewhere

  • @simbaclaws_youtube
    @simbaclaws_youtube Před 3 lety

    google are powerline ethernet adapters inherently secure if you want to get a security stack exchange answer that explains that powerline adapters usually leak out their signal over the wire. Due to wiring extending outside your own home in most cases.
    I've seen cases where entire internal office networks were leaked to houses in their direct perimeter because they used powerline adapters. Someone plugging in a powerline to ethernet adapter in their household might actually be able to sit on someone else's network that is connected to the same wire.
    Then there is the issue that powerline adapters can only extend up to a specific wiring range. Which can be extended with more plugs. But can be a problem if you have a large building to cover.
    Not to mention other electrical devices injecting noise over the wire causing lower bandwidth speeds and possibly interference...
    This might actually not be the safest, or fastest, or most reliable way of communication tbh :/ just my 2 cents...
    But hey, if the power line is your only choice of extending a network.... Go for it.
    Or if you want to snoop in on someone else's network, might as well create a isolated powerline ethernet connection for the devices you want free internet and wireshark fun on. Then again, I don't know how to isolate something like this.
    I'm also quite interested on how sending signals to other electrical devices on the wire would look like when extending your ethernet over power line.
    Like for example, can I plug in a powerline adapter and try to send electrical signals to my neighbors toaster? That would be really cool tbh....
    I'm not that familiar with fuse boxes and signals bleeding out to other phases. And would love to see some academical paper on how this actually happens and works. And whether there is a way to prevent it from happening. So if anyone has a pointer to a good paper explaining it in further details, I'm very much interested... Would love to learn more on this topic. I feel stupid not knowing how this works.
    EDIT: Found the paper on security mechanisms for homeplug av's... it's in the stack exchange posts.

  • @phillippi2
    @phillippi2 Před 4 lety +1

    Something to note about using Pi-hole; since most- if not all- ads basically get blocked, the videos poster will not get paid for your view.

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 4 lety +10

      It's ok. I'll live. LOL. That's why I'm a Public-Interest technologist. I do what's in your interest. I also have less subs than is normal because (1) People with VPN's are often not counted and (2) people don't sub because they don't want to be tracked.
      Whatever makes everyone comfortable.

  • @kennethbening9994
    @kennethbening9994 Před rokem

    Could you provide a link where I get the router?

  • @pickledpigknuckles6945

    The 10/100 speed switch is that fine for a PoE Ethernet switch for my home Camera's?

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 2 lety +1

      It will be a bottleneck. Get a Gigabit switch. They're cheap

    • @pickledpigknuckles6945
      @pickledpigknuckles6945 Před 2 lety

      Ok yes I seen the 10/100 on Amazon is around $150. While the gigabit switch is $260.

  • @benspiers6147
    @benspiers6147 Před 4 lety +7

    Does “NoAds” on BytzVPN using Brax WiFi utilise Pi-Hole?

  • @arulmurugan3060
    @arulmurugan3060 Před 3 lety

    I Installed DD WRT in old router and configured VPN using Open VPN on it. It works flawlessly, Only need to pay for VPN subscription (some free VPN is available with limited GB per for month so anyone can try this first before subscribe)

  • @johnbickel93
    @johnbickel93 Před 11 měsíci

    Rob, while I appreciate your BraxRouter and BraxVPN solutions as funding for your privacy education, I've invested a couple of years experiencing OpenWRT towards my network security efforts. I'm not sure I'm quite ready to switch solutions yet. What is your take on trusting the OpenWRT platform?

  • @jerryhuerta2679
    @jerryhuerta2679 Před 3 lety

    Hello I have a question. Is this video parts list still up to date? Or is there a new updated router model??

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 3 lety +1

      I have a more recent video with a more complex setup (multi-network)

    • @jerryhuerta2679
      @jerryhuerta2679 Před 3 lety

      @@robbraxmantech thank you, what's the name of the video? Please

  • @davidpatton7298
    @davidpatton7298 Před 3 lety

    Dude, I'm going to have to be left back and do this over again. I can not be promoted to 3rd grade electronics and application yet. Oh my.

  • @stevejohanson4133
    @stevejohanson4133 Před 2 lety

    Now all you need is a large UPS (uninterruptible power supply)

  • @manuelbrenes9553
    @manuelbrenes9553 Před 3 lety

    Hi! How can I purchase your device?

  • @brianmatthews232
    @brianmatthews232 Před 2 lety

    powerlines transmit your data to all around by using your unshielded power cables as antennas. Not nice for other radio hams either.

  • @jrpasinski
    @jrpasinski Před 3 lety

    Does the Brax Wifi Router support Vlans? Thanks.

  • @trebled99
    @trebled99 Před 3 lety +1

    Would you also suggest spoofing mac address?

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 3 lety

      Not required on a home network. Some spoofing is already done on Android 10 and up

  • @Profound52
    @Profound52 Před rokem

    Do you have problems with online banking using a vpn?

  • @jamieg1802
    @jamieg1802 Před rokem

    I have all this , use vpn and wired

  • @nightshocker6908
    @nightshocker6908 Před 2 lety

    i understand this video is old but why add a usb rj45 when the Pi4 comes with one @ 1gig?

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 2 lety

      Because you need TWO ethernet ports to do a wired router mode

    • @nightshocker6908
      @nightshocker6908 Před 2 lety

      @@robbraxmantech oh snap sorry I missed that part and thought that was the pi-hole only.

    • @nightshocker6908
      @nightshocker6908 Před 2 lety

      What is your thought on opnsense? I have a computer running with that as my router.

  • @ramadaneel8048
    @ramadaneel8048 Před rokem

    How much is the cost of whole set up ?

  • @matej_stepan
    @matej_stepan Před 2 lety

    9:00 Do you know what a VLAN, or PPPoE is ?

  • @cmarting83
    @cmarting83 Před 4 lety +2

    MoCa works better than powerline in my experience and provides network access anywhere you have a cable box, have you tried it?

    • @bruno-vicious
      @bruno-vicious Před 3 lety

      Some inline power adapters work and you have to factor in how much noise is on the circuit you are running the adapter on.

  • @JNET_Reloaded
    @JNET_Reloaded Před 3 lety

    ofc your only getting 100 mbps rpi only run at that! until rpi 5 with gagabit comes out i guess!

  • @Mena-dz5ln
    @Mena-dz5ln Před 3 lety

    Can you suggest how I can store my large amount of photos without Google

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 3 lety

      Get a computer and transfer it from the phone. Very easy. Or create a Nextcloud server

  • @EmilePolka
    @EmilePolka Před 3 lety +1

    hmm this a advanced setup that is aimed for newbie so they can set it up on their own
    though personally Ill just use pfsense, i can get a policy routing this way and also a AP and switch that is VLAN aware.
    so basically I use 1 router/firewall to do it all vs, this setup on this video that requires 3 device total just to get that separate network for VPN and separate network for non-VPN.
    though my setup is basically:
    pfsense with 6 subnet:
    -- LAN (management) no device on the network will use this unless I want to configure it, I basically configured my pfsense to have a dedicated management interface, to configure all devices like the switch, pfsense, and the APs. No other subet will have access to management interface of the firewall and the AP.
    - HOME, basically the base network, all normal device is connected here (eg laptop, smartphones, also my NAS is connected here since it needs to), this subetnet can access all other networks except the LAN subnet.
    - IoT, all IoT devices is connected here such as smart speakers like smart android tv, sonos and alexa devices.
    - Surveillance, all surveillance equipment is connected here, all devices in here will have no way to connect to the internet, the only way to remote access it is to connect to the VPN server (setup within pfsense) and access it from there. It's also accessible on HOME network as well to view the camera feeds on iPad or a smartphone or even a PC/Laptop, its only 1 way communication.
    - Game Consoles (a dedicated network for game consoles like my PS4 and Switch) this network has active UPnP service so it can do port forwarding automatically.
    - GUEST, only on AP, dedicated network, also limited bandwidth. only allows port 53, 80 and 443 traffic.
    wait where's the VPN? well since this is pfsense, I can selectively route a device to go to VPN service like my torrent traffic on my NAS, the torrent client is contained on a docker container, and setup as a dedicated network setup that image have its own IP address on Home network, after that I just put a policy routing firewall rule on it to use the VPN and throw all the packets there.
    devices used:
    - a min ITX build with quad port intel nic (pfsense)
    - 24port managed switch (netgear)
    - 3 Ubiquity AP AC Pro, configured as mesh.
    wife's approval rating is 100% since its clean to look, vs the old setup with a 8 legged router (antenna). both switch, pfsense and surveillance is in the corner near the garage which is hidden in normal view.
    this only works for me since the house is rehabilitated with mind of having a wired rj45 cat6 cabling in mind.

    • @susiebaka3388
      @susiebaka3388 Před 3 lety

      Hey I'm interested in your setup. What hardware did you use?

  • @polyesterbebe
    @polyesterbebe Před 4 lety

    Engagement

  • @susiebaka3388
    @susiebaka3388 Před 3 lety

    How do you do the initial split?

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 3 lety

      By plugging in the BraxRouter into Wifi 1 (your original Wifi router), you have in essence created a new subnet with a VPN while leaving the Wifi1 alone.

  • @stevejohanson4133
    @stevejohanson4133 Před 2 lety

    Today, Feb 03, 2022
    Raspberry Pi Goes 64-Bit ✅

  • @MaxPower72
    @MaxPower72 Před rokem

    It would be great if someone would make a device to send your internet signal through a homes entire entire electrical/ breaker system and make it so that electrical outlets had receiver ends Ethernet ports. This would eliminate having to wire the house with cat cable.

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před rokem

      Huh? That's called POWERLINE. And used in this video

    • @MaxPower72
      @MaxPower72 Před rokem

      @@robbraxmantech I uses a power line adapter. I was thinking that there must be a way to have 1 input into the entire electrical panel, then setup outlet receivers in your preferred locations.
      Nice idea, doesn't seem anyone has done this or is even working on it.

    • @MaxPower72
      @MaxPower72 Před rokem

      @@robbraxmantech Also, can I prefer a Brax router even if they're not available (back order) Trying to get a RPi 4 is impossible.

  • @soundpainter2590
    @soundpainter2590 Před 3 lety

    DOPE ? Ahh... you're Selling DOPE ! ( What Kind ? ) In these BEYOND PREPOSTEROUS TIMES, Quayludes would be Appropriate.

  • @dave68
    @dave68 Před 3 lety

    Now you tell me this. lolz.

  • @henkohallows
    @henkohallows Před 4 lety +2

  • @TheClembo
    @TheClembo Před 2 lety

    Rob, your link rob.brax.me no longer connects (We can’t connect to the server at rob.brax.me.). I have purchased the VPN $89, but can't see a valid link to the VPN build software. I'm in the UK but have a Pi4 ready to go, can you help point me in the right direction please?

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 2 lety

      that link is http. In any case just go to brax.me

  • @jestemsoba3553
    @jestemsoba3553 Před 3 lety

    Why not just put a vpn on main router and exclude banking and netflix?

    • @robbraxmantech
      @robbraxmantech  Před 3 lety +1

      Exactly why you have two networks normally. I have another video that demonstrates this. How to Set Up a VPN Router

  • @jesuschristus3457
    @jesuschristus3457 Před 3 lety

    Guys dont forget a Firewall Setup