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Lots of DNS lookup for "local" originating from Orbi

rdas
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Lots of DNS lookup for "local" originating from Orbi

Hi,

I recently setup a Pi-hole DNS server for my network (which runs an Orbi RBR50 as the router).

As usual the Orbi is acting as a DNS proxy & I see all DNS queries in my network originating from the Orbi.

I'm seeing a lot of DNS queries for "local" in my Pi-hole logs (see screenshot).

This is in addition to the "netgear.com" queries that the Orbi seems to be doing regularly.

 

So my question is: Are these "local" lookups being done by the Orbi itself or something else on my network? Does anyone else see these queries?

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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CrimpOn
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Re: Lots of DNS lookup for "local" originating from Orbi

I doubt it is the Orbi wanting SOA records. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOA_record 

Have you created local DNS entries in the Pi-hole?

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rdas
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Re: Lots of DNS lookup for "local" originating from Orbi

Not that I'm aware of.

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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