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1. Plugable USB 2.0 OTG Micro-B to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Adapter Compatible with Windows Tablets, Raspberry Pi Zero, and Some Android Devices (ASIX AX88772A chipset).
- FAST ETHERNET - Add a fast wired network interface through the Micro-B USB OTG port on your Windows tablet and Raspberry Pi Zero with Raspberry Pi OS. Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.x tablets. Faster than most wireless connections
- INSTALLATION - Most Windows 11, 10 and 8.x tablets supported, and include a built-in device driver for this Ethernet adapter, and there is no need to install any additional driver. Full 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet performance over USB 2.0's 480Mbps bus
- COMPATIBILITY - Limited Android compatibility. Please confirm if your Android phone or tablet is compatible before purchase. The latest compatibility details are located below. Raspberry Pi OS may need to be updated and upgraded for driver configuration
- INCOMPATIBILITY - Not compatible with all Android devices. Check our compatibility information below for more detail. Not compatible with Windows phones, devices by Amazon, LG, or Apple iOS devices (iPhone/iPad)
- 2 YEAR WARRANTY - We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support
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2. APC Back-UPS Connect BGE90M,120V, Network Backup with USB Charging ports
- NOTE : The warranty period begins from date of purchase
- The BGE90 UPS backup battery helps you stay connected to the Internet during power outages
- Ultra efficient small UPS design maximizes runtime for low-power devices such as Amazon Echo and network routers
- 4.5 hours of extended runtime provides instant battery power to your critical electronics when the power goes out
- 3 outlets provide battery backup power and surge protection with convenient USB ports to recharge mobile devices, including tablets, during an outage
- Outlets support 2-prong plugs only. For 3-prong support, consider BGE50ML
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3. Dormer A9202.5 Screw Machine Drill Bit, Bright, High Speed Steel Cobalt, Head Diameter 0.0984", Flute Length 0.551", Full Length 1.693"
- Stub-length offers the greatest rigidity of the various drill bit lengths
- 130-degree point angle for centering and to reduce pressure on cutting edges
- High-speed steel (HSS) containing cobalt is a good combination of toughness and hardness, for use on drilling into hard materials
- Uncoated (bright) finish, for use with a wide range of drilling materials
- Round shanks, for use on a variety of tool-holding systems
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4. UCTRONICS IEEE 802.3af Micro USB Active PoE Splitter Power Over Ethernet 48V to 5V 2.4A for Tablets, Dropcam or Raspberry Pi (48V to 5V 2.4A)
- 12 watt micro USB Power over Ethernet PoE up to Remote 328-492ft (100-150m) via Ethernet cable, 802.3af PoE switch or 48v injector is needed
- Power Output Port: 5V 2.4A Micro USB Power Plug
- Compatible with 44-57V DC voltage, overvoltage protection
- Support IEEE 820.3af PoE Switch, 48V Unsolicited Power Over Ethernet PoE Switch or Ethernet PoE Adapter, 48v injector. For gigabit PoE switches users, gigabit splitter U515902 is recommended
- Suitable for Android Tablets, Dropcam, Raspberry Pi – Micro USB. 2-Pack: B07QPRVM51
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5. APC UPS, 425VA UPS Battery Backup Surge Protector, BE425M Backup Battery Power Supply, Back-UPS Series
- 425VA / 225W battery backup power supply
- 6 Outlets (NEMA 5-15R): 4 UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protection; 2 Outlets with Surge Protection only
- 5' Power Cord, right-angle 3-prong wall plug (NEMA 5-15P); Wall mountable
- During a power outage, this APC UPS provides battery backup power for WiFi routers and other small, critical electronics
- This BE425M APC battery backup comes with a 3-year warranty, plus 75,000 dollars connected-equipment policy
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6. CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B Plus) Starter Kit (32 GB EVO+ Edition, Premium Black Case)
- Includes Made in UK Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B Plus) with 1.4 GHz 64-bit Quad-Core Processor, 1 GB RAM
- Dual Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac Wireless LAN, Enhanced Ethernet Performance
- 32 GB Samsung EVO+ Micro SD Card (Class 10) Pre-loaded with NOOBS, USB MicroSD Card Reader
- CanaKit 2.5A USB Power Supply with Micro USB Cable and Noise Filter - Specially designed for the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (UL Listed)
- Premium Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case, High Quality HDMI Cable, 2 x Heat Sinks, GPIO Quick Reference Card, CanaKit Full Color Quick-Start Guide
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7. DNS and BIND (5th Edition)
- NIOSH-APPROVED N95 for at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil-based particles and aerosols
- 3M� COOL FLOW� EXHALATION VALVE helps direct exhaled air downward and allows for easy breathing.
- UP TO 50% EASIER BREATHING. Compared to non-valved 3M� 8200 Testing
- ADVANCED FILTER MEDIA for easy breathing
- M-NOSECLIP helps provide a custom and secure seal
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8. Case for Raspberry Pi 3 (not Suitable for Pi 3 Model B+), White
- White Raspberry Pi case. Not suitable for Pi3 Model B+. Note the successor product B07BQV3W82.
- Ventilation holes on the top and bottom.
- Two alternative mounting points for Raspberry Pi HD and Pi NoIR cameras.
- Dimensions: 93.74 x 62.6 x 31.5 mm.
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9. GL.iNET GL-MT300N-V2 Wireless Mini Portable Travel Router, Mobile Hotspot in Pocket, WiFi Repeater Bridge, Range Extender, OpenVPN Client, 300Mbps High Performance, 128MB RAM
- 【WIRELESS MOBILE MINI TRAVEL ROUTER】 Convert a public network (wired or wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing. Tethering. Powered by any laptop USB, power banks or 5V DC adapters (sold separately). 39g (1.41 Oz) only, portable and pocket friendly. 2.4GHz ONLY
- 【OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE】 OpenWrt pre-installed, USB disk extendable.
- 【LARGER STORAGE & EXTENDABILITY】 128MB RAM, 16MB Flash ROM, dual Ethernet ports, UART and GPIOs available for hardware DIY.
- 【OPENVPN CLIENT】 OpenVPN client pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers.
- 【PACKAGE CONTENTS】 GL-MT300N-V2 (Mango) mini router (1-year Warranty), USB cable, Ethernet cable, User Manual. Please update to the latest firmware.
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10. UGREEN Ethernet Adapter for Fire TV Stick 4K, All New Fire TV 2017, Chromecast, Google Home Mini and more Streaming Sticks, Micro USB to RJ45 Ethernet Network Adapter with USB Power Supply Cable 3.3ft
- Ethernet Adapter for TV Sticks: UGREEN Fire Stick Ethernet Adapter is perfectly compatible with most TV sticks on the market. It's compatible with Fire TV Stick Basic/Lite/4K/4K Max, Google Chromecast 1/2/3/Ultra/Audio, Google Home Mini, Roku Express 4K, and More. (Note: Not compatible with Fire Stick 1, Google Home Mini cellphones, tablets, and Laptops.)
- Born for 4K HD Video: Still, suffering from loading and frozen when watching 4K HD videos? UGREEN Chromecast Ethernet Adapter provides you with a more stable and faster wired network than Wi-Fi. Up to 100Mbps internet speed let you say goodbye to these troubles and enjoy silky 4K HD videos.
- Plug & Play: UGREEN Micro USB to Network Adapter is driver free for all supported TV sticks. Whether it is Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick lite, Chromecast or Express 4K, all you need to do is plug it in and you can use it immediately, very simple and convenient.
- Power Supply Support: UGREEN Fire Stick Ethernet Adapter is designed with an extra USB A power supply cable, which can supply power to the TV stick and network card simultaneously. Let you use it easily without the need to purchase additional cables.
- 3.3ft Long Cable Design: The Micro USB and USB power supply cable of the UGREEN Chromecast Ethernet Adapter are designed to be 3.3ft long, so you don't need to worry about distance limitations and easily connect the TV and ethernet cable.
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11. Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X Advanced Gigabit Ethernet Routers ER-X 256MB Storage 5 Gigabit RJ45 ports
Versatile PoE CapabilityCarrier-Class ReliabilityGigabit Connectivity
12. iUniker Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case, Raspberry Pi Fan ABS Case with Cooling Fan, Raspberry Pi Heatsink, Simple Removable Top Cover for Pi 3 B+, Pi 3 Model B, Pi 2 Model B (Black for 3B+/3B)
- Unique Removable Top Cover Design, you can get in touch with the GPIO or Camera Connector Very Simple
- With 30mm Large Quiet Cooling Fan, it can drop the temps for your Pi
- Include Raspberry Pi Heatsink, Better Cooling Experience
- Awesome Looking, it can make your Pi looks Cooler than others
- NOTICE: Updated version can compatible with Pi 3 Model B+ / Pi 3B
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13. Linksys DOCSIS 3.0 8x4 Cable Modem Certified with Comcast Xfinity, Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cox, Cablevision, and more (CM3008) (Renewed)
- This Certified Refurbished product is manufacturer refurbished, shows limited or no wear, and includes all original accessories plus a 90-day warranty
- High Speed Cable Modem only, does not include telephone/voice ports
- Experience optimal Wi-Fi speeds from your existing ISP plans up to 100 Mbps. Ideal for media streaming, online gaming, and web browsing
- Features Intel Puma 5 chipset to achieve high-speed downstream and upstream performance
- Easy plug and play setup. Certified by all major cable providers
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14. Noctua NF-A4x10 5V, Premium Quiet Fan, 3-Pin, 5V Version (40x10mm, Brown)
- Premium quiet fan, 40x40x10 mm, 5V, 3-pin Molex, 4500 RPM, 17.9 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
- Award-winning 40x10mm A-series fan with Flow Acceleration Channels and Advanced Acoustic Optimisation frame for superior quiet cooling performance
- Ideal replacement for noisy or broken 5V 4cm fans in 3D printers, DVRs, NAS, switches, routers, other network and storage devices, etc.
- 3-pin 5V version with 4500rpm, not to be used at 12V (such as in PC environments)
- Includes anti-vibration mounts, fan screws, extension cable and OmniJoin adaptor set for connecting the fan to proprietary fan headers
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15. Smraza Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case with Fan, RPI Heatsinks, 5V 2.5A Power Supply for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+(B Plus), Compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, Pi 2 Model B (4 Layers Case)
- 4 layer Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case - Specially designed for the 2018 new version Raspberry Pi 3 Model b+, and compatible with Pi 3B 2B (Not include Pi Board)
- Fans & Heatsinks Cooling - With DC 5V quiet fan and a set of Aluminum heatsinks to keep raspberry pi cool.
- Easy to access to all GPIO ports - 4 layers Acrylic case allow you use all ports of pi and won't block signal and perfectly protect your pi components.
- Convenient to turn on/off pi - Power Cable w/ on off switch button, easy to press button to power on your pi.
- Easy to install with Instruction manual. Package include: 4 layer dark brown Case, 4pcs rubber feet, 3pcs Aluminum Heatsinks, 1pc Power Supply Adapter(5V/2.5A , Cord length: 59 inch), 1pc Mini Fan and 1pc Phillips Screwdriver.
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16. Raspberry Pi Zero W USB-A Addon Board V1.1 No Data Line Required Plug in Then Play Provide A Full Sized, USB Type-A Connector with Protective Acrylic Case for Raspberry Pi Zero or Zero W
- Instructions for use: Please get the link from the product information description below
- This addon board connects to a Raspberry Pi Zero (RPi0) or Zero W (Wireless) via pogo pins to provide a full sized, USB Type-A connector.
- You can change Raspberry pi zero or Raspberry pi zero W as a U disk via P4wnP1 P4wnP1 project, and you use it as BadUSB device also; With this type of setup you can have a portable device to execute Responder or PoisonTap type attacks.
- Note: Raspberry Pi Zero is not included.
- We Have a Strong After-sales Service Team: As long as you have any questions about the product, we will resolve your issue immediately if received your email, your satisfactory purchase experience is our greatest hope! How to email us? Plz click “MakerFocus” and click “Ask a question” to email us! Looking forward to your consultation!
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17. CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B Plus) with Premium Clear Case and 2.5A Power Supply
- Includes Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B plus) with 1.4 GHz 64-bit Quad-Core Processor and 1 GB RAM
- CanaKit 2.5A USB Power Supply with Micro USB Cable and Noise Filter - Specially designed for the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (UL Listed)
- Dual band 2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Enhanced Ethernet Capability
- Premium Clear Case, Set of 2 Aluminum Heat Sinks
- CanaKit Quick-Start Guide
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18. Vilros Raspberry Ad Blocking Kit- Create a Network-Wide Ad Blocker
- Save and Make building your Pi-hole ad blocker hassle free with the kit that includes everything you need
- Includes Official Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (Plus) (RPi 3+) Released in March 2018--Broadcom BCM2837B0,Cortex-A53, 64-bit SoC @ 1.4 GHz Features Upgraded On-board WiFi and Bluetooth Connectivity
- Includes 16GB Micro SD card Preloaded with Raspbian and with a pihole shortcut for easy 1 click installation from your homescreen (no need to open portal and type commands)
- Includes Vilros Fan Cooled Heavy Duty Aluminum Enclosure Case
- Includes 5 Ft High speed CEC compatible HDMI Cable to connect to your monitor and 5ft Ethernet Cable fr those who prefer a wired internet connection for Pi-hole
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19. Edimax EW-7811Un 150Mbps 11n Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Nano Size Lets You Plug it and Forget it, Ideal for Raspberry Pi / Pi2, Supports Windows, Mac OS, Linux (Black/Gold)
- Supports 150 Mbps 802.11n Wireless data rate - the latest wireless standard. Permits users to have the farthest range with the widest coverage. (Up to 6 times the speed and 3 times the coverage of 802.11b.).
- Power Saving designed to support smart transmit power control and auto-idle state adjustment
- Supports WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Standard so that you can let different types of data have higher priority. It would allows better streaming of real-time data such as Video, Music, Skype etc
- Includes multi-language EZmax setup wizard
- Spec Standards IEEE 802.11n; backward compatible with 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Certified. Security 64/128 bit WEP Encryption and WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK security; WPS compatible IEEE 802.1X
- Port 1 x 2.0 USB Type A. Wireless Data Rates Up to 150 Mbps. Modulation OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, DSSS. Frequency Band 2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz. Antenna internal chip antenna
- Channels (FCC) 2.4GHz : 1~11. Power Input USB Port (Self-Powered). Dimensions 0.28" x 0.59" x 0.73". Temperature 0 -40 degree C (32-104 degree F). Humidity 10 ~ 90% Non-Condensing. System XP/Vista/Win7, Mac, Linux
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20. SanDisk 32GB Ultra microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter - 98MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Micro SD Card - SDSQUAR-032G-GN6MA
- Ideal for Android smartphones and tablets, and MIL cameras
- Capacities up to 512GB (1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.) to store even more hours of Full HD video (Approximations; results and Full HD (1920x1080) video support may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.)
- Up to 98MB/s transfer read speed (Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors.) lets you move up to 1000 photos in a minute (Based on 4.1GB transfer of photos (Average file 3.5MB) with USB 3.0 reader. Results may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.)
- Load apps faster with A1-rated performance (A1 performances is 1500 read IOPS, 500 write IOPS. Based on internal testing. Results may vary based on host device, app type and other factors.)
- Class 10 for Full HD video recording and playback (Full HD (1920x1080) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes, and other factors.)
- SanDisk Memory Zone app for easy file management (Download and Installation Required)
- 10-year limited manufacturer warranty
- Order with your Alexa enabled device. Just ask "Alexa, order SanDisk microSD."
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I recently had to figure out broadcom drivers on a Lenovo Thinkpad with Debian...it took a while but was thankfully well documented...I'd recommend a known-compatible USB solution...although I'm ambivalent about wired-vs-wireless as long as you're mindful that WiFi-isn't-Ethernet™
Two known good (native support) solutions -
WiFi: https://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY
Ethernet: https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Micro-B-Ethernet-Adapter-Raspberry/dp/B00RM3KXAU
Else, google will be your friend to find someone else who's figured out this specific hardware/software stack. Honestly, with all of the dependencies that you'll likely need to satisfy via a thumbdrive (or something??!), you probably really want a working network connection (or a lot of patience). I tried the Thinkpad's wifi without a network connection at first, and quickly decided to go find an Ethernet cable...
If you had another rPi with a working network connection, you could use that hardware to bootstrap the rPi Zero's sdcard && os && driver...
If you do get this adapter working, make sure to come back and update with how you got it up and running...you probably won't be the only person with this question :)
I tried using an older Pi to host my pi-hole and compared it to a newer 3b+ and found no real difference in DNS lookups, but updates and the web interface were a lot slower and some things would run out of memory on the really old Pi. Ordered a second 3b+ and replaced the old Pi.
Power supply quality is critical, get a good one from Adafruit or Canakit.
A case is important to protect the Pi from damage, something simple is good enough, a dog-bone style works well and is a bit cooler if you have a safe place to mount the Pi, a more fully enclosed one is safer if the Pi is going to be banging around with a bunch of other stuff. Cooler really doesn't matter in a home install unless you are going to add something to your Pi that will cause it to run hot, fans, heatsinks and such really aren't needed.
SD cards are cheap, Samsung or Sandisk 32 GBs are excellent and you save pennies by going cheaper or smaller.
For Ethernet there is little difference in cables for the lengths you'll be using, and standard cable will work, get one a couple feet longer than the minimum and you'll have slack to work with.
So Pi, power supply, case, SD card and Ethernet cable will get you set up with a very nice Pi-hole.
I think I'm similar to you in skill level and I was able to do it. I bought a canakit like this one...
https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Starter-Premium-Black/dp/B07BCC8PK7/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1540821578&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pi+3b%2B&dpPl=1&dpID=51QERaUXmBL&ref=plSrch
It comes with an SD card with noobs (operating system) installed. At that point setting up pihole was just running a command line and following a few prompts be and it was all set up.
It's probably not the cheapest or best way to get started, but for me paying a little extra cash to ease my way into working with pi was a good trade-off. Overall I think it was like 30 minutes from opening the box to having pihole functioning on my network.
I'm pretty sure you could do something similar with a pi zero. I bought the 3b+ bc I wanted to explore pi and it's potential and again the $80 wasn't a big deal.
Can you find a display that is powered from the RPi itself? If so, then you can power the RPi from this device for $11.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MDLUSE7/
Here are two comments from this Amazon page:
I bought this for a FingBox (5v 2A, micro USB) and it works great! Also hooked it up to a RPi3 with the RPi touch display. Worked just fine, but I must admit I didn't leave it running long, just booted it up. Using this w/ the FingBox saves me from using an AC outlet in my server closet which are in short supply. Must use 48V POE on the switch.
Works perfectly. My switch recognizes it as a class 3 PoE device, and typically consuming 3.1 to 3.5 watts of power. It plugged right into my pi (with a 3.5" display) and so far I have not found any problems.
The only thing I'd mention is there's no clear indication of which network connection faces the switch, and which faces the client device. I took a guess that with the male RJ45 and micro-usb cable being the same length, that was where the pi should go, and I was correct. (I include a picture of the "correct" manner of connecting it.)
Hope this helps.
For routers, anything with decent reviews on Amazon will probably get the job done. I tend to go with Asus and TP-Link, but there are lots of good models out there. I've had mixed results with Netgear and Belkin in the past, but worth it if you find one on a good deal.
For a modem, anything DOCSIS 3.0 or up should do for most people. Eg:
Of course, if you have specific high-end needs, these might not quite meet those, but I doubt whatever xfinity has you using would either.
That case is sold by a few vendors. Thats a 9 layer right? If so Smarza is another brand. I was going to buy that, but Smarza also had a 4 layer. I love it! Amazon doesnt have any more 4 layers or id be a couple more. The fans quiet on 3.3 or 5. And temps are around 31--32 with the fan and small heatsink at idle.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GKXZH7X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Often, you can delete the referral part from the URL. For example, take an Amazon link like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Dormer-A9202-5-Machine-Bright-Diameter/dp/B078C51DJV/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1526143210&sr=1-1&tag=xxxx&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
The tag=xxxx is the referral code. The xxxx can be letters or numbers and it doesn't have to be four. You can safely delete it from the link. Copy the link from the forum and paste it into your browser address bar. Before you hit Enter, you first remove the &tag=xxxx up to the next &.
In fact, the rest of the gibberish are mostly tracking codes that help Amazon and maybe the affiliate poster, not you. The only thing that matters for Amazon is the Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN). It's always 10 characters. In the link above it's the B078C51DJV. Even the article name ("Dormer-A9202-5-Machine-Bright-Diameter") is not necessary, it's only there for SEO purposes. You could simplify that link to
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078C51DJV
... and it will work just fine.
(Fun fact: Since the article name really doesn't matter, you could even create misleading links like https://www.amazon.com/Cheap-Toothpick/dp/B078C51DJV and it will still work!)
Most other links work similarly. Look out for anything like ref=xxxx, click=xxxx, aff=xxxx or something like that and remove it after copy/pasting the link.
If they use Bit.ly like this
https://bit.ly/2Ie8sqe
then copy/paste again, but before you hit Enter, add a + at the end of the link like this:
https://bit.ly/2Ie8sqe+
It will take you to a preview page where you can see the real link destination. And if there are referral codes in that you can cut them out again as above.
>I was going to get a Pi Zero W, but then read that there's less latency if it's done over ethernet
There is less latency, but you will never notice it (milliseconds). I have four Pi-Holes on my home network, in pairs. Each pair is a 3B+ (ethernet) with a Zero W (wireless). DNS performance between the two platforms is indistinguishable.
A 3B+ is nicer to work with from an interface standpoint (the processor is just faster) and it has double the memory if you plan to block a few million domains.
>Should I buy a raspberry pi starter kit (like this?) If so, what do you recommend?
In my experience, the Amazon kits are overpriced and full of stuff you don't need. I reommend Adafruit.
Get the Pi you want, perhaps a case, a good quality power supply rated for that perticular device. Then go to Amazon and pick up a 32 GB Sandisk Ultra microSD for about $8 US.
Then follow this guide to set it up: https://www.reddit.com/r/pihole/comments/9y9e9w/simple_guide_to_setting_up_a_pi_zero_w_and/
Bonus points if you buy a ~$20 travel router have it configured for pi-hole and all of your devices to it. Then join their network with the travel router and have it put out your own already configured wifi hotness.
You could power the Zero W and travel router w/a battery pack for portability even.
Works a treat for hotels, planes, and all public wifi even with captive portals.
Even though OP said he's not interested in VPN... the travel router is neat because it has a hardware switch on it you can map to connecting OpenVPN to connect back home with a flip of a switch. Kinda cool.
Thanks, no issues at all. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. You even solved the question I had about getting chronometer2 to start up at login by using bashrc, which was a bonus so thanks.
I've had the Pi and it's case for ages, bought them together. It's this one I think: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00M8ZEIW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vq2gzbMS2N0ZB
So something like this on amazon? Would appreciate a recommendation if you have one.
Thanks again for the help!
That's the one, it doesn't look like there's a way as far as I can see in the manual.
The case is one half of this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Design-Case-Raspberry-Pi-Pi2/dp/B00M8ZEIW6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495110310&sr=8-3 I've just left the top half off and the screen sits nicely on top. I'm going to drill two mounting holes in the wall this weekend so it's more secure.
I set up two Zeros two weeks back. One is down due to a corrupted SD card caused by someone turning off the power, but otherwise they work perfectly.
I've also installed unbound on them.
I used these to put them on the wired network. Besides providing ethernet they will also power the Pi.
26c to 42c i got a fan case off amazon 6.99
https://www.amazon.com/LANDZO-Raspberry-Model-Assembled-Acrylic/dp/B01IHNDRF6/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1500047361&sr=8-11&keywords=raspberry+pi+fan+case,
if the fan is to loud for you you can up grade to a noctua fan i think not sure tho.https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Cooling-Bearing-NF-A4X10-FLX-5V/dp/B00NEMGCIA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500047460&sr=8-2&keywords=pc+fan+noctua+5v
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B079M96KWZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I use this for my 3B+ and it works really well. Has heatsinks and a fan. The fan is unbearably loud on the 5v rail but on 3.3v I don't notice it unless i'm right on top of it.
Would a micro-usb to ethernet dongle work? Like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-Ethernet-Compatible-Raspberry-AX88772A/dp/B00RM3KXAU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=microusb+to+ethernet&qid=1574044294&sr=8-3
Looks like it would simply based on the description.
Does your router support OpenVPN? You could go that route. I have one of these I use when I'm away from home. Home router dropped support though. Have to use Nord per client.
Nothing too fancy about my pi-holes running on RPi 3's. I am running a slightly modified version of chronometer2, and since my switch is PoE I'm using that as a power supply for the Pi's. I found this handy PoE splitter that works wonderfully for powering the Pi's from the switch.
That isnt to bad, ill book mark those in my amazon. I was looking at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S31N3RX/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=AHALS71WJO58T&psc=1
Noctua makes some very good, quiet fans: https://smile.amazon.com/Noctua-Cooling-Bearing-NF-A4X10-FLX-5V/dp/B00NEMGCIA/
I don't have comcast, but I used this modem for a while on my 50 down/5 up internet service before I got gigabit, and it claims to have Comcast capability. Granted, I've linked the refurbished model - IIRC, I paid $50 for a new one at my local microcenter.
You cab also use something like this that will work and is much cheaper than having PoE directly on the Pi
As far as I can tell there are no spec differences between the Zero and the Zero W except for the WiFi on the W. The processor, RAM, and other features are the same.
If you're not going to use the wireless then I'd put the extra $5 toward the Ethernet adapter.
I've bought a couple of this OTG Ethernet adapter and I've been happy with them. I use one with a Pi0 as my Pi-Hole.
Smraza Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case with Fan, RPI Heatsinks, 5V 2.5A Power Supply for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+(B Plus), Compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, Pi 2 Model B (4 Layers Case) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKXZH7X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_w8YADbA9EQ7KN
I bought this and this. The card comes pre loaded with the boot program for Raspbian. If you wanted something cheaper, I believe I remember reading a pi zero w will work as well.
Shouldn't be a problem, this also allows you to put a ups on the switch and not have to worry about any poe powered devices going down. Also allows you to power cycle a device just by disabling/enabling the port it's on. I use these all over the place, much cheaper than the hats.
Not OP, but here is an Amazon link to what I've been using since I didn't want to do any soldering. (Raspberry Pi Zero W USB-A Addon Board V1.1).
I got a Pi Zero and this micro USB ethernet adapter. It has been working flawlessly for over a year now.
You can get an Edge Router X for a little over $50. It's a great router/firewall but it does require some technical experience as there's not much hand holding.
https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-EdgeRouter-Advanced-Gigabit-Ethernet/dp/B00YFJT29C
Off topic:
What Ethernet adapter are you using?
I ordered an adapter last week to set up my Pi-Hole network wide. I returned the one that I ordered because it kept dropping my connection. I couldn't apt-get update, even my SSH tunnel kept collapsing. I returned the defective one and ordered this one instead. https://amzn.com/B00RM3KXAU hopefully it works better.
Get an Micro USB to Ethernet Adapter.
Last thing you want is your wireless DNS Server to go down.
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Ethernet-Compatible-Raspberry-AX88772A/dp/B00RM3KXAU
I bought this.
power supply came with the set.
Pi zero. I prefer wired so I went with a lan to micro USB adapter I had laying around.
Also install and configure Unbound and Log2Ram.
It'd work but that adapter has a lot of bad reviews on Amazon. I'd suggest a more expensive (but properly working) adapter like this if you want extra (powered) USB ports, this if you don't need full-size USB ports, or this if you want a HAT instead.
For anyone stuck in these situations, I highly recommend following the same/similar path i went down, adding a little ~$49 Edgerouter-X from Ubiquiti to your network. If you ever end up outgrowing it, you can always convert it into a little 5-port managed switch. Win-win. I've seriously struggled to outgrow this little device, although I did replace it semi recently (with a larger cousin, also an Edgerouter).