dnscrypt - initial questions

[TheLyppardMan]

Just a few quick questions about dsncrypt. I have my router set to use Quad9 as my DNS resolver, but with reference to dnscrypt:

1. Do I need it?
2. Is it suitable for my router?
3. If yes to both above, what options would I need to set during the installation?
4. Would there be a noticeable slowdown when using the internet (I'm on BT's Full Fibre 500)?

At the moment, I only know how to start the installation process, viz:

 

[Tech9]

Do I need it?

No. Use the built-in standard DNS-over-TLS, if you want DNS encryption.

 

[SomeWhereOverTheRainBow]

Just a few quick questions about dsncrypt. I have my router set to use Quad9 as my DNS resolver, but with reference to dnscrypt:

1. Do I need it?
2. Is it suitable for my router?
3. If yes to both above, what options would I need to set during the installation?
4. Would there be a noticeable slowdown when using the internet (I'm on BT's Full Fibre 500)?

At the moment, I only know how to start the installation process, viz:
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Here is the correct forum space to ask such questions:

Asuswrt-Merlin AddOns

This forums is for discussions about AddOns for Asuswrt-Merlin, i.e. Diversion, Skynet, etc.

www.snbforums.com

The simple approach is to use DoT on the router as @Tech9 suggest; however, if you are finding you are having trouble using the servers you like with DoT, then dnscrypt installer is another option. It installs dnscrypt-proxy which supports -: