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.

  • smeg@feddit.ukOPEnglish
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    6 days ago

    I’ve seen it mentioned a lot over the years, ultimately I think I’d just be making a rod for my own back by giving myself another device to support! I have considered it before but I just feel I’m going to spend a load of time tinkering every time I move house or change ISP, and paying for the privilege of buying my own hardware while I’m at it.

    • Taleya@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      6 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.ukOPEnglish
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        6 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.cafeEnglish
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          6 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.