I’ve just set up my pihole and I’m considering the best way to configure it. Is it a good idea to set the default group to block (almost) all domains and then manually add trusted devices to another group with a “normal” block list? My use case is untrustworthy devices that I don’t want phoning home but which might change their IP address.

  • Taleya@aussie.zone
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    8 days ago

    Eh? Not really. It’s router firmware that means you have more in depth control. It’s no different from any byo modem router deal

    • smeg@feddit.ukOP
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      8 days ago

      I mean that buying a new device (which I guess I then might have to replace in X years) and configuring it to use openwrt is going to take some time and effort, and ultimately I might end up in a worse situation (than my current “working OK” setup). Maybe if I had infinite time but there’s only so many hours in the day!

      • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
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        8 days ago

        I’m still using 15 year old consumer WIFI routers for stuff. Like this.

        Hell, my main router is over 5 years old now.