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  1. maciekish

    Disabling the built-in DNS server

    So i went ahead and flashed merlin and added /jffs/configs/dnsmasq.conf.add with port=0. Unfortunately after rebooting the router OpenVPN1 still fails to start and the system log says port is in use. Any other ideas please? The port forwarding from 53 to 1194 using stock firmware didnt work...
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    Disabling the built-in DNS server

    Its true that *bandwidth* doesnt matter, but a fibre connection vs ADSL etc makes a lot of difference latency wise. Im already handing out 8.8.8.8 as DNS on my LAN since years back. I get it, youre trying to be helpful. But all it does it waste my time. With all due respect, please only post if...
  3. maciekish

    Disabling the built-in DNS server

    Will that actually work? I know some VPN solutions dont like this kind of port forwarding. If yes, can it be done on stock firmware?
  4. maciekish

    Disabling the built-in DNS server

    Thanks! Ill hold off flashing until tomorrow just in case someone comes up with a stock solution. If not ill go with this.
  5. maciekish

    Disabling the built-in DNS server

    Please read my question. Thanks. Clients cache DNS entries just as well. This is a home network with ~10 clients on 250mbps fibre. I really dont need the built in DNS.
  6. maciekish

    Disabling the built-in DNS server

    Hi, I want to run my OpenVPN server on UDP 53 to bypass a cranky firewall. Service wont start if i switch to that port because dnsmasq is running on it already. Im on stock firmware - Do i need merlin to do this or can it be done on stock? Obviously manually killing dnsmasq after boot is not a...
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