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Choose between ISP DNS or Open/GoogleDNS based on your needs.

Choose between ISP DNS or Open/GoogleDNS based on your needs.

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Frankette44
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12-02-2016, 11:18 PM
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Which one works better? Some sites aren't loading now, maybe there are DNS problems?
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Frankette44
12-02-2016, 11:18 PM #1

Which one works better? Some sites aren't loading now, maybe there are DNS problems?

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Limahka
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12-03-2016, 12:37 AM
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Relies on the specific ISP you're using. Local providers often deliver faster DNS resolution than global services like Google or Cloudflare. This depends largely on their DNS infrastructure quality. Test each option for a short period (clearing your DNS cache between trials) and choose the one that feels quicker. Personally, I rely on Google and Cloudflare routed through a Pihole server, which performs well for me. I haven't used my ISP's DNS in years.
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Limahka
12-03-2016, 12:37 AM #2

Relies on the specific ISP you're using. Local providers often deliver faster DNS resolution than global services like Google or Cloudflare. This depends largely on their DNS infrastructure quality. Test each option for a short period (clearing your DNS cache between trials) and choose the one that feels quicker. Personally, I rely on Google and Cloudflare routed through a Pihole server, which performs well for me. I haven't used my ISP's DNS in years.

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martino433
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12-03-2016, 12:44 AM
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For what purpose it is asked.
What does this refer to?
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martino433
12-03-2016, 12:44 AM #3

For what purpose it is asked.
What does this refer to?

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walee123
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12-03-2016, 12:49 PM
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This topic isn't really about you—it's about how the Pi Hole functions. It often displays ads and blocks sites, which is why you need to clear it.
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walee123
12-03-2016, 12:49 PM #4

This topic isn't really about you—it's about how the Pi Hole functions. It often displays ads and blocks sites, which is why you need to clear it.

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aqilthebro
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12-03-2016, 05:38 PM
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No, I didn't set up the router with PiHole as the DNS provider for the local network, nor did I restart any network equipment.
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aqilthebro
12-03-2016, 05:38 PM #5

No, I didn't set up the router with PiHole as the DNS provider for the local network, nor did I restart any network equipment.

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Brek_
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12-03-2016, 07:09 PM
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Not enough details provided. Could you check if the problem might be connected to DNS using tools like nslookup?
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Brek_
12-03-2016, 07:09 PM #6

Not enough details provided. Could you check if the problem might be connected to DNS using tools like nslookup?

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jack1821
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12-10-2016, 03:54 PM
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It functions well for me. My setup directs traffic initially to my own DNS, which then sends requests to Pihole. If Pihole fails, the DNS falls back to Google, and if that also goes down, clients connect directly to Google. I notice minimal ad exposure overall. I’ve added several domains to the blacklist, though only a few actually appear.
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jack1821
12-10-2016, 03:54 PM #7

It functions well for me. My setup directs traffic initially to my own DNS, which then sends requests to Pihole. If Pihole fails, the DNS falls back to Google, and if that also goes down, clients connect directly to Google. I notice minimal ad exposure overall. I’ve added several domains to the blacklist, though only a few actually appear.

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