Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2023 18:33 Post subject: DNS Leak - (1) Path Network the rest are Cloudfare??
Linksys 3200ACM
Build = r53633 (10/14/23)
When running a dns leak test Path Network is always showing up 1st, then it trickles over to Cloudfare. I have:
ignore WAN dns selected
Use dnsmasq for DNS selected
DHCP-Authoritative selected
Force DNS Redirection Selected
The order of my static dns are:
1.1.1.1
1.0.0.1
9.9.9.9
Why does Path Network show as 1st hit? I under stand they are a big park of the internet in the North East.... but shouldn't I go straight to Cloudfare.
I still have my training wheels on when it comes to "all of this networking stuff". Any insight is appreciated. Thank Tim
What are your configurations on the "Services -> Services" tab, especially in "Additional Options" under Dnsmasq Infrastructure? Quad9 may be getting polled first, depending on your configuration, and you may also want to check "Forced redirection DoT". _________________ "The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2023 21:23 Post subject: You The Man! Forced DNS Redirection DoT - Fix it!
By selecting "Forced DNS Redirection DoT" I only get Cloudfare hits on the dns leak test... no more "Path Network". You fixed it!
Out of the "5" options in the dns section, basic setup, the only one I do not have checked is "Recursive DNS Resolving (Unbound)" at this time. Not sure what this one does.... so is it ok to have the other 4 selected (see image).
Last question... As far as my build, r53633 - 10/14/23. From what I read, this is the last stable version using the "old kernel". I am hosting a Wireguard vpn tunnel, and from what I read, the new version are slower on the Wireguard side of the house?
Once again.... Thanks for the help!! Happy Holidays!!!
Unbound is another available DNS resolver in the firmware. Not absolutely necessary to enable it unless you want to learn how to set it up. There should also be SmartDNS on the "Services -> Services" tab, but again, not necessary unless you want to learn how to set it up.
In regards to your query regarding Wireguard and kernel, the only way you are going to have the latest fixes for WG is to be on the current release, and there have been developments since the build you are on. Entirely your own call on that. _________________ "The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep." - Robert Frost
"I am one of the noticeable ones - notice me" - Dale Frances McKenzie Bozzio
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2023 22:26 Post subject: Smart DNS
Smart DNS looks interesting.... this option translates into faster web surfing?? Many of the YouTube folks are talking mostly about Geo location blocking??? I have no need for this. Speed yes, unblocking no.
Is the setup just turning it on in the Services area? Is it free, or am I pointing to a paid server? YouTube guys are confusing me on this point...
How do you prove the "faster speed" aspect, and am I still using dns server that "aren't logging" my request?
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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:18 Post subject: Re: You The Man! Forced DNS Redirection DoT - Fix it!
sunrise495 wrote:
By selecting "Forced DNS Redirection DoT" I only get Cloudfare hits on the dns leak test... no more "Path Network". You fixed it!
Out of the "5" options in the dns section, basic setup, the only one I do not have checked is "Recursive DNS Resolving (Unbound)" at this time. Not sure what this one does.... so is it ok to have the other 4 selected (see image).
Last question... As far as my build, r53633 - 10/14/23. From what I read, this is the last stable version using the "old kernel". I am hosting a Wireguard vpn tunnel, and from what I read, the new version are slower on the Wireguard side of the house?
Once again.... Thanks for the help!! Happy Holidays!!!
WireGuard documentation is a sticky in this forum
The VPN and DNS guide would have told you how to deal with this
