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How do I setup a DNS server at home?
Windows
- Go to the Control Panel.
- Click Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings.
- Select the connection for which you want to configure Google Public DNS.
- Select the Networking tab.
- Click Advanced and select the DNS tab.
- Click OK.
- Select Use the following DNS server addresses.
How do I run dnsmasq?
To install dnsmasq you can run the following command:
- apt-get install dnsmasq. apt-get install dnsmasq.
- dhcp-range=172.31.0.220,172.31.0.250,255.255.255.0,12h dhcp-option=option:router,172.31.0.1 dhcp-option=option:dns-server,1.1.1.1 dhcp-authoritative.
- systemctl restart dnsmasq.
Does dnsmasq use resolv conf?
conf points to 127.0. 0.1, dnsmasq will actually just use the other resolv. conf file and leave /etc/resolv.
Which is the IP address for Dnsmasq server?
The first thing I do is to choose to use the DNSMasq server which is at IP address 192.168.1.21 and the I just enter a few names that I know are configured and then test external domain names using google. The easiest way and recommended way is to use your DHCP server to assign the DNS address.
Can a DNS server be used to resolve local names?
The process for using your own local DNS server to resolve local names is as follows: Test Using Nslookup. Before you install DNSMasq it is important that you machine has a fixed IP address. You can do this locally by edit the dhcp.conf file or usining the network GUI utility.
What should my DNS server be set to?
The first method is easy to do: set the system’s DNS server to 127.0.0.1 through System Preferences. This requires some more changes to dnsmasq’s configuration to ensure you can still browse the web.
Can a DNS server be used as a DHCP server?
Although DNSMasq can be used as a DHCP server I use simply as a DNS server and so the DHCP configuration isn’t used. Although you can use the /etc/dnsmasq.conf file and uncomment the settings you need I prefer to use my own and copy the original file for safe keeping.