Overview
This project involved redesigning a complex homelab network to improve clarity, security, and day-to-day usability.
What I built
- VLAN model separating users, IoT, surveillance, management, and servers
- Firewall rules to control trust boundaries
- Dedicated storage and proxy networks
- Clear IP and naming conventions for easier troubleshooting
Tradeoffs
- Security vs convenience for devices like printers and media players
- Management access without exposing infrastructure broadly
- Keeping performance high while adding segmentation
Why it matters
Good network design reduces risk, simplifies operations, and makes growth predictable instead of painful.