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RS700S new v1.0.11.6 DNS issue
After upgrading to version 1.0.11.6, my RS700S ignore my local AdGuard Home DNS response for blocking Ads. However, reverting to version 1.0.10.8 restored the functionality of my local AdGuard Ho...
Do you perform a factory reset and setup from scratch after upgrading to v.6 FW?
> Haven't tried since re-config all settings is quite time-consuming unless it requires at last.
How do you have the RS configured for this external feature?
> Set the DNS Address with Primary DNS=192.168.1.2 and Secondary DNS=192.168.1.3 in Setup -> Internet Setup.
Using ISP detected DNS or custom DNS addresses?
> Custom DNS addresses, 192.168.1.2 is AdGuard Home (DoH to Google DNS and NextDNS), 192.168.1.3 is turned off machine for spare ip (tried turn on but no luck)
Is IPv6, protection engine, SPC or Armor enabled on the RS router?
> IPv6=OFF.
> Protection Engine=ON (tried to turn OFF and seems nothing is changed to me)
> SPC=OFF
> Armor=OFF
Brand and model# of the ISP modem or ONT that the router is connected too?
> HUAWEI EchoLife HG863
Fp you have the RS router in the modems DMZ or IPpass thru? That has a built in router already.
I presume these specific IP addresses are devices handling these two external service items?
I'd give a full on factory reset. Save off the configuration to file. Then factory reset. First try the external DNS configuration before applying that back up file.
Also please try using auto dectected DNS, then try other custom DNS like Cloudfare or Quad9. I normally use Quad9 on my RS700. Haven't noticed anything. I don't have any external adblock or DNS serivce devices after the router here.
After 2nd trial on the newer firmware but no luck, I am going to stay with previous version v1.0.10.8 until next firmware is release at this moment.
What I tried:
- upgrade to newer v1.0.11.6, the ads are pop-up again.
- then have a full factory reset, and setup the custom DNS address with 192.168.1.2 (local DNS resolver, AdGuard Home) only, and then restart my iPhone to let the DNS cache become invalid. The ads still present.
- then change the custom DNS address to Public service (
https://adguard-dns.io/en/public-dns.html
As I can connect every domain including adverting domain with new firmware, I cannot test if the DNS-blocking function for ads works with trying Cloudflare or Quad9.
Truly thank you for your assistant.
seems some word are missing in the reply.
- then change the custom DNS address to Public adblocking service, 94.140.14.14 / 94.140.15.15 (https://adguard-dns.io/en/public-dns.html)
After I tried on the latest firmware and I downgrade to previous version v1.0.10.8:
- everything resume normal. all ads gone.
As I can connect every domain including adverting domain with new firmware, I cannot test if the DNS-blocking function for ads works with trying Cloudflare or Quad9 (aims at malware blocking, https://quad9.net/service/service-addresses-and-features/).
Please consider this thread is closed,
Truly thank you for your assistant.
