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RS700 DNS issues
Hi, I’ve noticed what appears to be DNS leakage in the latest two versions (1.0.11.8 & 1.0.11.6) I use custom DNS for adblocking and with both versions I’ve seen what would normally be blocke...
It's evident that Netgear is adding the primary cloudflare ipv4 DNS server 1.1.1.1 to the user configured or ISP DNS servers with the latest firmware updates for the RS500/600/700 routers as seen from the various user posts here.
I've asked NG to see what is expected behavior for the Automatic DNS setting on RS Routers. Seems that auto is default and is using Cloudfare that NG has set for this option currently.
I'm using custom DNS on my RS600 and RS700 currently.
My ISP and cloudflare DNS servers get used by the browser in my client devices, your client will query the fastest responding DNS servers among the servers sent out by the router.
Just updating this. NG seems to have a backup DNS which is a 3rd DNS service used in case if the primary DNS fail to respond. However, the handling of the detection of the DNS services and the order they are prioritized isn't to what NG is expecting.
NG is aware of this and is working on it.
Please be patient.
I’m curious as to why this 3rd DNS is now needed when it hasn’t been since product launch.
Having other DNS in use especially when using custom DNS is an issue.Looks like I’ll have to stay on 1.0.10.8 for the future.
im sure they will get it fixed.