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Brainbleach's avatar
Brainbleach
Star
Sep 20, 2019

Hybrid-VPN DNS leaks

I'm having an issue trying to setup a hybrid-vpn connection on my xr500.  I can get the VPN to work but the router still uses my DNS servers setup for my normal connection.  In this case it's googles...
FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 20, 2019

You can manually set custom DNS under Setup/Internet. 

  • Brainbleach's avatar
    Brainbleach
    Star
    Sep 20, 2019

    Yes but how does one use the DNS server provided by the VPN service with the VPN connection but use my "regular" DNS servers for my non-VPN traffic?

    • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
      Netduma-Fraser
      NetDuma Partner
      Sep 21, 2019
      What are you trying to apply the VPN to specifically? Could you provide a screenshot of your entire VPN page please?