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  • I’m trying to create a router + switch combo. I know bonding over CPU is considered a bad idea but I don’t want to run a proprietary OS on my switch to get VLANs. I’d rather run an OpenBSD VM and do everything in it.

    This might delve into some networking, but if you can bear with me:

    Whilst I like the idea of VLANs, I don’t like running proprietary firmware on my devices. Which means a regular L2+/L3 switch is not going to cut it. But I’m starting to wonder if I can just use Veths and subnetting to segregate traffic between different machines on my network?

    Using your example, can I do:

    PC (router) -> 10Gbe port (3 Veths) -> switch -> three different machines on different subnets?

    Can I prevent the three machines from talking to each other directly through the switch if I put them in different subnets? Sorry for my lousy networking knowledge, it’s been a while.



  • is there a thriving selfhost/homelab type place that is active?

    I mean, you’re right here.

    Is there any benefit to hosting your own Lemmy and mesh it with the other Lemmey’s out there?

    If it’s your personal instance: altruism. You’re taking some burden off of the main Lemmy servers by hosting your own with your content. You’re saving them bandwidth, storage and CPU time.

    If it’s a public instance meant for others to use: you’re participating in decentralisation and keeping the Fediverse alive. Every new instance has their own mods, rules and policies. It’s like a little island connected to other islands to form a community.

    I can wrap my 70 year old head around it.

    Holy shit I hope my brain can process new tech at that age like you. Good luck, DM me if you have trouble.