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GMCH
Sep 05, 2024Aspirant
WAX204 keeps asking DNS for http.fw.updates1.netgear.com :-(
My firewall prevents the WAX204 from reaching the Internet (and vice versa). I have turned off 'Router Auto Firmware Update'. Nevertheless, every 5 (or so seconds) it asks DNS for 'A? http.fw...
plemans
Sep 05, 2024Guru - Experienced User
I'd agree its a bit rediculous. My pihole sees it all the time. And it tends to go in streaks. Sometimes I'll so 20K requests in a day and the next barely any. Not sure of the rhyme/reason behind it.
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