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    Somebody tell me how to force Windows to use my chosen dns server rather than my isp

    That site is answering the question you are asking. I would recommend you ignore that site for your investigation. 1. Do you see DNS requests from your windows hosts in your pihole logs. 1a. You could further test this by blocking a particular site within pihole then attempt to access it via...
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    intel x550-t2 nic

    1/ Yes I have (2) x550-t2 cards, one installed in my opnsense router taking the 5gbps handoff from ATT. 100% confirmed it supports 5 and 10 gbps which is all I’ve tested. The second is installed in a desktop connected at 10gbps 2/ I just looked at my eBay purchase history, I have Lenovo...
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    Brocade ICX Series (cheap & powerful 10gbE/40gbE switching)

    Are you able to run a Speedtest directly on your router to set a baseline before moving onto clients? that is where I would start.
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    Lenovo ThinkCentre M920q with Intel X550-T2 (FRU 00MM860) made practical with 3D Printed Bracket

    Yes, the Lenovo x550-t2 supports 2.5/5gbe. I have one installed in my opnsense router connected to ATT 5Gbps service.
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    2.5Gbit NIC's for Custom Router?

    My internet provider (ATT) provides a 5Gbe copper ethernet handoff. Initially I used one of the aforementioned SFP+ transceivers that did a seeming acceptable job. I have since migrated to an Intel x550-T2 NIC that happily negotiates to 1/2.5/5/10Gbe RJ45 and works happily in opnsense. 1 less...
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    M4 x 4mm rails screws

    they make search pretty easy, they must not have them!
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    M4 x 4mm rails screws

    McMaster-Carr seems to M4 x 4mm (.7 pitch) https://www.mcmaster.com/product/92467A498 I’ve ordered from the with good results before