Pre-Deployment Checklist
Print this and check off items as you complete them
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 |
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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
Checklist created: 2026-01-21