My Homelab
Did I tell you that I have an insanely cool homelab? I’m genuinely passionate about my homelab — it’s my personal tech playground where I get to experiment, learn, and continuously level up my skills. I’ve already accomplished a lot, and I’m excited about all the projects I have planned for the future!
I started with an affordable MiniPC from Amazon that quickly became my best tech companion. On it, I set up a robust server running Proxmox, which allows me to dive deep into virtualization, experiment freely, and grow both personally and professionally as a Computer Science Engineer. I’m always expanding my setup, adding new services, and fine-tuning configurations to boost performance and security.
Networking fascinates me — from configuring VLANs and firewalls (shoutout to pfSense!) to exploring different virtualization platforms like Proxmox. My homelab isn’t just about running servers; it’s about understanding how all the pieces fit and communicate together. Plus, having this environment means I can safely test exploits, security tools, and automation scripts without worrying about disrupting anything critical. (Well, mostly!)
Components
Server
NiPoGi Essenx E1 Mini PC Twin Lake N150 (Better Than N100,3.6GHz) W-11 Pro 16GB RAM/512GB M.2 SSD, Mini Computer WiFi 6/ HDMI 2.0+DP 1.4 Desktop PC,BT4.2/RJ45,4K@60HZ UHD Dual Display for Uff2
189.99
Cat 6e Ethernet Cable
AAAMAZE - LAN CABLE CAT6E 5M-Green
9.90
Cat 6e Ethernet Cable
AAAMAZE - LAN CABLE CAT6E 5M-Green
9.90
Cat 6e Ethernet Cable
Standard Cable - 90 Meters
209.99
Managed Switch
Tenda TEG208E Easy Ethernet Switch 8 Ports Metal Smart Managed RJ45 Gigabit, Smart LAN Splitter Switch, IGMP-Snooping, QoS, VLAN, DHCP Snooping, LAG, Binding MAC, Plug & Play, Metal
21.99
Access Point
Fastweb NeXXt
Included from ISP
Router
pfSense, on Virtual Machine
Free
Monitor
Acer Nitro XV240YPbmiiprx FreeSync Gaming Monitor 23.8 inches, IPS Full HD Display, 144 Hz, 2 ms, HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2, 16:9, Lum 250 cd/m2, ZeroFrame, Integrated Speaker, HDMI cables, DP Included
219.99
Total
662
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