Network Configuration

Configure and manage the networking layer of a Raspberry Pi 5 home lab. Covers AdGuard Home for DNS-level ad blocking, Nginx Proxy Manager for reverse proxying with SSL, Tailscale for mesh VPN access, and general port/firewall management.

Trigger

• User asks about DNS, ad blocking, or AdGuard configuration
• User wants to set up a reverse proxy for a service
• User asks about SSL certificates or HTTPS for local services
• User mentions Tailscale, VPN, or remote access
• User asks about ports, firewall rules, or iptables/nftables
• User says "I can't reach [service]" or "DNS isn't working"
• User wants to expose a service externally or via a custom domain

Required Inputs

• SSH connectivity to the Raspberry Pi (validated via homelab_sshTest)