Re: [Hampshire] OT: broadband router with DNS....

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Author: Chris Dennis
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To: hampshire
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] OT: broadband router with DNS....
On 20/11/12 21:12, cjl@??? wrote:
>
> Okay, so given how many routers actually run Linux now, maybe not so OT,
> but anyway.....
>
> I'm in the market for a new wireless router for my cable modem
> broadband. Obviously, every such router does DNS forwarding, but......
>
> I was wondering if anyone knew of a router that had its own DNS server
> for the LAN?
>
> I know I can setup a standalone DHCP and DNS server for my LAN, but it
> would preferable to avoid needing an extra box (even a small one!).


If you're into a bit of hacking, you could use OpenWRT, which allows you
to run all sorts of stuff on a compatible router, including a DNS
server. See openwrt.org.

cheers

Chris
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Chris Dennis                                  cgdennis@???
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, UK


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