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Create your own DNS server at home.

Create your own DNS server at home.

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LunarTicks
Member
148
12-13-2021, 11:55 AM
#1
Yes, you can set up your own DNS server at home. Many people try this because the commercial ones often have slow speeds or high costs. You just need to choose a reliable hosting option and follow the setup steps yourself.
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LunarTicks
12-13-2021, 11:55 AM #1

Yes, you can set up your own DNS server at home. Many people try this because the commercial ones often have slow speeds or high costs. You just need to choose a reliable hosting option and follow the setup steps yourself.

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Tatum_
Junior Member
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01-02-2022, 10:08 AM
#2
Certainly possible. Remember a custom DNS setup must still connect to external servers for unanswered queries. Tools like Pihole help with ad-blocking, while building DNS from scratch offers a rewarding experience on Linux platforms such as Ubuntu Server.
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Tatum_
01-02-2022, 10:08 AM #2

Certainly possible. Remember a custom DNS setup must still connect to external servers for unanswered queries. Tools like Pihole help with ad-blocking, while building DNS from scratch offers a rewarding experience on Linux platforms such as Ubuntu Server.

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Deeon
Member
61
01-03-2022, 11:28 AM
#3
Yes, you can modify the DNS server your router uses by accessing its settings through a web interface or using command-line options depending on your device.
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Deeon
01-03-2022, 11:28 AM #3

Yes, you can modify the DNS server your router uses by accessing its settings through a web interface or using command-line options depending on your device.

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Magundore
Member
219
01-03-2022, 08:17 PM
#4
Execute the DNS benchmark tool from GRC with your ISP's default DNS settings. Share the findings.
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Magundore
01-03-2022, 08:17 PM #4

Execute the DNS benchmark tool from GRC with your ISP's default DNS settings. Share the findings.

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BBballoonboy
Junior Member
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01-03-2022, 09:25 PM
#5
Currently connecting with 8.8.4.4. Will proceed once I arrive.
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BBballoonboy
01-03-2022, 09:25 PM #5

Currently connecting with 8.8.4.4. Will proceed once I arrive.

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Xtun3r
Member
154
01-04-2022, 06:17 AM
#6
The version remains unchanged regardless of the IP address.
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Xtun3r
01-04-2022, 06:17 AM #6

The version remains unchanged regardless of the IP address.

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TotalGamer144
Member
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01-04-2022, 05:58 PM
#7
I've been using it for years and can handle latency issues. However, if you're facing problems with Google or Cloudflare, running your own setup probably won't solve it. You'd need to check DNS records via root servers or use a caching forwarder to redirect queries to those providers. For broader internet issues, both approaches will likely hit the same latency. A local caching resolver can reduce extra lookups, but you should investigate the root cause of the delay first.
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TotalGamer144
01-04-2022, 05:58 PM #7

I've been using it for years and can handle latency issues. However, if you're facing problems with Google or Cloudflare, running your own setup probably won't solve it. You'd need to check DNS records via root servers or use a caching forwarder to redirect queries to those providers. For broader internet issues, both approaches will likely hit the same latency. A local caching resolver can reduce extra lookups, but you should investigate the root cause of the delay first.