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    NextDNS deactivate command not working and problems on Samsung tablet

    For debugging purposes, I am trying to temporarily stop NextDNS on my RT-AX88U router running Asuswrt-Merlin. I have read that you should be able to use the "nextdns deactivate" command to do this. When I run that command after ssh to my router, the "nextdns status" command still says running...
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    Should I set the LAN/DNS Filter mode to Router if using NextDNS

    I am using NextDNS installed in Merlin to handle the DNS. I read in another thread that the LAN/DNS Filter mode should be set to Router. Should I do that if using NextDNS? I noticed that the settings for Custom DNS 1,2,3 are set to 8.8.8.8. Should I leave them set to that? I am not sure when...
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    DNS-over-TLS - disable possibility for regular DNS requests from asus router

    I am using NextDNS installed in Merlin to handle the DNS. I assume from this conversation that I should set the LAN/DNS Filter mode to Router. Is that correct? I noticed that the settings for Custom DNS 1,2,3 are set to 8.8.8.8. Should I leave them set to that? I am not sure when they are used...
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    New user. Is there an overview of what different Add-ons do?

    Thanks Tom Ames. That was what I needed.
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    New user. Is there an overview of what different Add-ons do?

    I just installed Asuswrt-Merlin last week. I just discovered amtm today. Is there an overview somewhere that describes the different AddOns and what they do?
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    Questions on using NextDNS Installer

    New user here. I just installed Asuswrt-Merlin and NextDNS on my router today. After a couple of false starts, everything worked well. I have two questions: First question: I wasn't sure how to answer the questions: "Enable caching?" and "Enable instant refresh?". So I said yes to both of them...
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    Brand new to Asuswrt-Merlin. How to get started?

    I am brand new to SNB, Asuswrt-Merlin and ASUS. If I am doing anything to violate the rules of the forum please let me know. I am a retired CAD Engineer with Linux experience but I am new to loading alternate firmware on routers. I have spent a few hours reading through these forums but I have...
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