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Slawas87
Mar 26, 2025Aspirant
Unable to use manual DNS settings LAX20 firmware v1.1.6.34_2.0.52
Hello, My router is Nighthawk LAX20 with firmware v1.1.6.34_2.0.52 I set up my own DNS servers (with DNS AD Blocking) and I wanted to set this to my whole home network. I have two OrangePI wi...
Slawas87
Mar 26, 2025Aspirant
I have disabled IPv6 in my router.
plemans
Mar 27, 2025Guru - Experienced User
I don't have an LAX but is there any settings for the SIM card setup that impact DNS?
- plemansMar 27, 2025Guru - Experienced Userand on reboot,is it retaining your DNS settings?
- Slawas87Mar 27, 2025Aspirant
There is no setting for the SIM card setup that affects DNS.
After restarting the settings remain.
- plemansMar 29, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Again, sorry, I don't have an LAX to test with. And I haven't run any full DNS servers, just piholes (2x them so there's a backup). Everytime I've changed the DNS to the piholes, its directed fine.
Not sure whats different in the LAX since the settings and DNS are pointing at the server.