Set Up Kea DHCP On OPNsense In Minutes! A Step-by-Step Guide.

Learn how to replace the End-of-Life ISC DHCP server with the modern, supported Kea DHCP on OPNsense.

This step-by-step tutorial guides you through the full migration process — from activating and configuring Kea DHCP to setting up static IP reservations for your devices and safely removing ISC DHCP.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

  • How to install and configure Kea DHCP on OPNsense
  • How to create static IP reservations for your devices
  • How to disable ISC DHCP so it no longer runs on your system

📌 Whether you’re running a homelab or a production network, migrating to Kea ensures ongoing security, stability, and scalability in your DHCP deployment.

Perfect for: OPNsense users, sysadmins, homelab builders, and network engineers ready to future-proof their setup.