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pedz
Feb 21, 2022Guide
Set local DNS server
Netgear Nighthawk CAX30 (it isn't in the "model" list) It appears I can not set the DNS server to be local. My DNS (pi-hole) is at 192.168.1.2 but when I try to configure it, it replies that it ...
- Feb 22, 2022
log in through the gui then go to the advanced tab---->advanced setup---IPv6
from there you'll be able to change the ipv6 dns
plemans
Feb 22, 2022Guru - Experienced User
log in through the gui then go to the advanced tab---->advanced setup---IPv6
from there you'll be able to change the ipv6 dns
plemans
Feb 22, 2022Guru - Experienced User
did you get it setup properly?
When its running, pi-hole is great.
I've debated on setting up a 2nd one for when my primary goes offline (happens since its in a container and updates/reboots/etc)
- pedzFeb 22, 2022Guide
Yes. I got the router to behave and got the IPv4 and IPv6 addresses in it. Pi-hole is working and I am using unbound which is a recursive DNS server so no one can really track my DNS queries.
Thank you for your help.
- pedzFeb 22, 2022Guide
Here is my recap at the Pi-Hole Discurse site