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Pre-Deployment Checklist

Downloads (MacBook → USB)

Done Task Link

| [x] | Proxmox VE 9.1 ISO (1.8G) | proxmox.com/en/downloads | | [x] | OPNsense 25.7 ISO (amd64, dvd) | opnsense.org/download | | [x] | Debian 13 netinst ISO (791M) | debian.org/download | | [ ] | Ventoy installed on USB (8GB+ USB 3.0) | ventoy.net | | [ ] | All ISOs copied to Ventoy USB | | | [ ] | Test USB boots on Mini PC | |

Hardware - Mini PC

Done Task

| [x] | USB keyboard works | | [x] | HDMI cable works | | [ ] | Ethernet cables labeled | | [x] | Mini PC boots to BIOS | | [x] | Dual NIC visible in BIOS | | [x] | VT-x/VT-d enabled in BIOS | | [x] | Proxmox installed (192.168.0.237) |

Hardware - NAS

Done Task

| [ ] | Open NAS case | | [ ] | Install SSD 240GB (boot drive) | | [ ] | Install WD Purple 2TB (Frigate) | | [ ] | Install WD Red Plus 8TB (data) | | [ ] | All 3 drives detected in BIOS | | [ ] | Case closed / ready |

Hardware - Cameras

Done Task

| [ ] | Unbox Reolink x2, verify mounts included | | [ ] | Unbox Tapo C110, verify contents | | [ ] | Plan mounting locations | | [ ] | Measure cable runs (<15m each) | | [ ] | PoE cables ready (2x) | | [ ] | Tools ready: drill, bits, screwdriver | | [ ] | Ladder available | | [ ] | Tapo app installed, RTSP account created | | [ ] | Camera default credentials noted |

Hardware - Backup

Done Task

| [ ] | Beryl AX tested (emergency router) | | [ ] | Phone charged (backup tether) |

Network Planning

IP Scheme (confirm or adjust)

Device IP Address Confirmed

| OPNsense LAN | 192.168.1.1 | [ ] | | AX3000 (AP mode) | 192.168.1.2 | [ ] | | Proxmox | 192.168.1.5 | [ ] | | Docker VM | 192.168.1.10 | [ ] | | NAS | 192.168.1.12 | [ ] | | Camera front | 192.168.1.101 | [ ] | | Camera back | 192.168.1.102 | [ ] | | Camera indoor | 192.168.1.103 | [ ] |

Current Settings (note for reference)

Item Value

| AX3000 current IP | __ | | AX3000 DHCP range | __ | | ISP modem mode | Bridge / Router |

Credentials (WRITE THESE DOWN)

Service Username Password

| Proxmox | root | __ | | OPNsense | root | __ | | NAS (root) | root | __ | | NAS (user) | augusto | __ | | Reolink cameras | admin | __ | | Tapo RTSP | __ | ___ | | MQTT (Frigate) | frigate | _____ |

Tailscale

Done Task

| [ ] | Generate auth key from Headscale |

Auth key: tskey-auth-________________________

Final Check (Night Before Jan 23)

Done Item

| [ ] | Ventoy USB ready with all ISOs | | [ ] | Keyboard + HDMI cable ready | | [ ] | All passwords written down | | [ ] | Tailscale auth key generated | | [ ] | NAS drives installed | | [ ] | Mini PC accessible (near monitor) |

Bring to Jan 23 Session

  • [ ] Ventoy USB
  • [ ] USB keyboard
  • [ ] HDMI cable
  • [ ] This checklist
  • [ ] Passwords

Bring to Jan 24 Session (with friend)

  • [ ] Drill + bits
  • [ ] Screwdriver
  • [ ] Ladder
  • [ ] PoE cables (2x)
  • [ ] Reolink cameras (2x)
  • [ ] Tapo C110 camera
  • [ ] Zip ties / cable clips
  • [ ] This checklist
  • [ ] Passwords
  • [ ] Beryl AX (emergency backup)

Quick Reference

Service URL Notes

| Proxmox | https://192.168.0.237:8006 | Current (pre-OPNsense) | | Proxmox | https://192.168.1.5:8006 | After OPNsense cutover | | OPNsense | https://192.168.1.1 | After cutover | | Frigate | http://192.168.1.10:5000 | After cutover |

Checklist created: 2026-01-21