Homelab setup v6.5: using LAGs and SFP+ on network devices
10 hours ago
- #openwrt
- #hardware-upgrade
- #networking
- Upgraded from nanoPi R4S to nanoPi R5S router with 2.5 Gb/s ports and SFP+ connections.
- Configured all network components using Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs) for improved bandwidth and redundancy.
- Replaced two Raspberry Pi 4s (Homebridge and Pi-Hole) with a single nanoPi R4S, optimizing hardware usage.
- Implemented dockcheck script for auto-updating Docker containers and receiving push notifications via Pushover.
- Detailed explanation of LAG (Link Aggregation Group) benefits, including bandwidth doubling and failover capabilities.
- Configuration steps for LAG on nanoPi R5S, Access Point (Netgear WAX206), and servers (Alpine Linux).
- Challenges and solutions in transitioning from microSD to eMMC on nanoPi R5S and LED configuration post-upgrade.
- Network optimization results, including improved responsiveness and reduced latency in home network setup.
- Use of nanoPi R4S as a consolidated server for Pi-Hole and Homebridge, highlighting performance benefits over Raspberry Pi 4.
- Additional optimizations on the Archive server, including Docker container updates and n8n workflow for blog visit statistics.