Run a local DNS resolver with OpenWRT - iomem
iomem.com › archives › 19-run-a-local-dns-resolverJun 12, 2011 · OpenWRT is a fantastic open source distribution for embedded devices, such as the Linksys WRT-54G series of wireless routers. One of its many features is the use of dnsmasq, a combined DNS and DHCP server, useful on small networks that are sitting behind a NAT connection. The downside of dnsmasq on OpenWRT, however, is that the default configuration uses your ISP's DNS servers, which can be problematic, if your ISP, like many others, is adopting bad habits of redirecting non-existent domains ...
[OpenWrt Wiki] DNS and DHCP examples
openwrt.org › docs › guide-userDec 16, 2021 · OpenWrt uses peer DNS as the upstream resolvers for dnsmasq by default. These are typically provided by the ISP upstream DHCP server. You can change it to any other DNS provider or a local DNS server running on another host. Use resolvers supporting DNSSEC validation if necessary.
How to configure custom DNS servers - OpenWrt Forum
forum.openwrt.org › t › how-to-configure-custom-dnsOct 20, 2017 · I don't want to use my ISP's DNS servers, but I'm a little confused as there seems to be multiple places to configure alternate servers. Using the LuCI interface, I can go to the WAN and WAN6 interfaces, under Advanced Settings, and clear the "Use DNS servers advertised by peer" checkbox. But then I can either enter the custom DNS servers there for the WAN interfaces, or I can enter them on ...
[OpenWrt Wiki] DNS and DHCP configuration /etc/config/dhcp
openwrt.org › docs › guide-userDec 16, 2021 · OpenWRT interface name (NOT network device name) where the destination DHCP server is located. local_addr: string : yes (none) This OpenWRT device's own IP address on the far subnet, where it will listen for DHCP requests. server_addr: string : yes (none) IP address of the upstream DHCP server accessible through the network given by the interface option.
[OpenWrt Wiki] DNS configuration
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