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how to setup secure dns
I cannot find a way to get my RS700 router to use secure DNS? any ideas?
The entire point of secure DNS is to encrypt the transmission between user and the DNS service. Because ordinary DNS queries and responses are not encrypted, they are vulnerable to being observed at any point in the network between the user and the DNS service. This is why web browsers are so paranoid about warning users to avoid web sites that are not encrypted. No matter which DNS provider is set in the router configuration, the DNS communication is still not encrypted.
Only by reprogramming the DNS process can this process be made secure.
I"I am writing to express my surprise that secure DNS is not yet a standard feature in your latest firmware updates. Given Netgear’s position as a market leader and the premium price point of your hardware, I would expect modern security protocols like DoH or DoT to be available by default. A firmware update to address this would be the most logical and straightforward solution for your users who value privacy."