Hi there, On my router/modem I cannot change the DNS entries, thus just using Adguard/PiHole for DNS blocking ads doesn’t work. Would a seperate Router circumvent this problem? Could I set up Adguard (or PiHole) on a Raspberry and use it as a DNS server for my home network?
The plan would be to use my ISP-provided router just as a modem to connect to the internet. Then us a second router to provide my home network, where also Adguard/PiHole can do their thing.
Would this setup work and how would I need to configure it?
It’s not really optimal, having two firewalls and double NAT. Maybe check if your ISP router supports a modem-only mode.
This is also sometimes referred to as “bridge” mode. Even if the ISP doesn’t officially support it, some googling may reveal how. It’s shockingly easy to find the default credentials for these things, for example.