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avtella
Nov 04, 2025Prodigy
RS700 pinging Google DND every 4-5 secs on AP Mode
I am currently using my RS700S in AP mode behind a pfSense firewall. I noticed the router is pinging 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 every 4-5 secs showing up in block alerts, more of nuisance than anything with...
CrimpOn
Nov 04, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Does this ICMP connection pattern persist if the pfSense Firewall does not block it?
Even though the RS700 is in AP mode, was the DNS setting set to Google DNS at some point? (8.8.8.8 & 8.8.4.4)