IPFire 2.29 Core Update 201: How to Test and Troubleshoot the New DNS Firewall
IPFire Core Update 201 has been released for testing, allowing users to verify its new DNS-firewall feature works correctly without disrupting their network. To ensure this works as expected, you should update your system and reboot it afterwards so all services restart with the latest settings. When testing the DNS firewall, use tools like nslookup in a terminal on a client machine to confirm that malicious domains are being blocked; any other result indicates a problem that needs to be addressed. If issues persist after troubleshooting, it's likely due to a stale cache or rogue proxy setting on the client that needs to be flushed and corrected.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 201: How to Test and Troubleshoot the New DNS Firewall @ Linux Compatible
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 201: How to Test and Troubleshoot the New DNS Firewall
IPFire Core Update 201 has been released for testing, featuring a new DNS firewall that users can verify without disrupting their network. To test its functionality, users should update their system, reboot, and utilize tools like nslookup to check if malicious domains are being blocked. If the DNS firewall is not working as expected, troubleshooting steps include checking log entries, verifying configurations, and ensuring that no traffic is leaving the network. Additionally, users are advised against keeping Pi-hole alongside IPFire as the new DNS firewall effectively manages domain blocking on its own, simplifying the setup and reducing resource usage
