Tell your network to explain itself and then some
Summary
A practical guide to inventorying and managing a home/small-office network using arp-scan, DNS, DHCP, and a local DNS resolver. It covers hostname strategies, leveraging TXT records for device metadata, and integrating OpenBSD with DHCP and Unbound for centralized visibility and reliability. The post also suggests using Pi-hole for DNS/DHCP, and highlights potential downsides when the DNS server is offline.