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How to check if pfSense allows external DNS?

It appears my DNS redirect rule is not working.
I can send external DNS queries to 8.8.8.8 via dig. I cannot figure out if this request is being redirected to pfsense or if 8.8.8.8 is actually being queried.
DNS Resolver logs don't show the response.
DNS leak test shows Cloudflare which is what I am using as my primary DNS lookup service.
Packet capture shows request sent to 8.8.8.8 and it responding.
How can I force all DNS be redirected to pfSense?

05:29:03.362946 IP 10.1.1.100.57618 > 8.8.8.8.53: UDP, length 38
05:29:03.445303 IP 8.8.8.8.53 > 10.1.1.100.57618: UDP, length 134
u/amrogers3 — 4 hours ago
▲ 10 r/openwrt

What is wrong with my Flint 2? Bad latency issues

My Nighthawk 7800 went EoL so I replaced it with a Flint 2 (MT6000) (OpenWrt 25.12.4). After replacing it, I observed issues with network with web pages struggling to load and streaming video would stop and I was get the rotating circle that shows it is loading. I did some basic troubleshooting and noticed I was getting a latency of about 100ms over wireless. I ran a wireless diagnostics on my Mac and the summary I got recommended different channels on 2.4 and 5GHz. I had my MT6000 channels set to "auto".

After doing changing to the recommended channels, my lag seemed to have dropped significantly but I am still getting "Low Responsiveness" of 500-1+s. I didn't have this issue on the 7800. Also, is there anything else I may be missing in setting up or diagnosing my network for issues? I am not sure what is causing the latency.

Any additional troubleshooting advice would be appreciated

u/amrogers3 — 2 days ago

Having network latency/congestion issues

My Nighthawk 7800 went EoL so I replaced it with a Flint 2 (MT6000) (OpenWrt 25.12.4). After replacing it, I observed issues with network with web pages struggling to load and streaming video would stop and I was get the rotating circle that shows it is loading. I did some basic troubleshooting and noticed I was getting a latency of about 100ms over wireless. I ran a wireless diagnostics on my Mac and the summary I got recommended different channels on 2.4 and 5GHz. I had my MT6000 channels set to "auto".

After doing changing to the recommended channels, my lag seemed to have dropped significantly but I am still getting "Low Responsiveness" of 500-1+s. Is this normal for a wireless connection? Also, is there anything else I may be missing in setting up or diagnosing my network for issues?

Any additional troubleshooting advice would be appreciated

u/amrogers3 — 2 days ago

Any suggestions on how to make a support bracket to use?

The plastic hole where the wheel goes into, broke on the side not support by walls. I was going to make an object in Fusion360 to insert into the area around the hole for support. The problem is that the plastic is polypropylene and will be hard to glue. I was thinking about making the bracket oversized just a bit and hopefully friction will hold it in place but I foresee that eventually failing and the insert falling out.
Any suggestions on how to make this work?

u/amrogers3 — 4 days ago

Optimal settings for Peets Dickerson on a Jura?

What settings have you found ideal for espresso using Peets Dickerson?

I have been using Peets for 4 years now and like it. Just curious what settings others are using.
I typically make a triple espresso with 9 seconds milk, produces a drink in-between a Cortado and Macchiato.

Mine is an S8

u/amrogers3 — 4 days ago
▲ 1 r/dhl

How do I go about getting reimbursed for the tariffs charged by DHL?

I was charged tariffs several times from items shipped via DHL Express from China to the U.S. Would like to know how to get those charged reimbursed.

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u/amrogers3 — 4 days ago

Has anyone been able to get reimbursed for the tariffs paid to DHL?

Tariffs were ruled illegal but I have yet to figure out how to get reimbursed for the tariffs I paid DHL.

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u/amrogers3 — 5 days ago

What is the correct way to do DNS rules?

I believe I am messing this up on pfSense

u/amrogers3 — 9 days ago

Probably need to upgrade my pfSense box

I have a SuperMicro box from around 2010, an X7SPA-HF-D525. I believe this has an Atom D525 Processor (1.8GHz). I upgraded the RAM, I believe to 4GB, which is the max. I recently enabled pfBlocker and noticed webpages will take a long time to load. It is getting pretty frustrating. I am thinking I need to probably look into getting a new appliance for pfSense. I was needing at least 4 ports.

What appliance or hardware would you guys recommend for a small space where a tower or regular sized computer wouldn't fit.

Running VPN and pfBlocker

u/amrogers3 — 9 days ago

What appliance would be recommended for pfSense install?

I don't have a lot of space and was looking for a small appliance with 4+ NICs. What appliance would you guys recommend for this install?
For small home network running <100 devices.

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u/amrogers3 — 10 days ago

Ran into a problem and not sure how to further troubleshoot

I have a static route set to a separate network that controls a camera system. I keep it separated because it is untrusted.

I have a static route set.

The firewall rules on LAN and Guest are very similar.

What is strange and what I can't figure out is that I can access the cameras from the 10.1.1.x network but not the 192.168.1.x network. I can ping it from the 192.168 network but something is blocking it from loading. It connects but it doesn't load.
I spent the last couple days trying to figure this out but I am hitting a wall.

I understand this is a difficult question and request. Any help would be most appreciated.

u/amrogers3 — 10 days ago
▲ 0 r/MacOS

What can I do with Catalina/this old laptop? It does not support any current apps/browsers

I can't seem to install current browsers and getting older versions are problematic and difficult. Any helpful advice on what I should do with this laptop would be appreciated.

u/amrogers3 — 10 days ago
▲ 1 r/GlInet

Adguard with GL-MT6000 question

I don’t think this is possible but can I run Adguard if the Flint 2 is in Access Mode? I don’t see it listed in Applications.

u/amrogers3 — 23 days ago

Can anyone help with the part numbers for the two right side burners? web recommendation?

GE cooktop PGP953SET4SS, both right side burners won't fire, can't turn the knob. Tried to spray lubricant in there and it didn't help so now have to replace the valves. Parts diagram is confusing, trying to identify part numbers for right side burners.
Is there a recommended place to get parts online for GE units?

u/amrogers3 — 1 month ago

What is the engine customization cost in RBB I?

I can't find what the engine customization cost is for Active Thermal Masking. We can't use RBB II so we are using rules in RBB I.
Anyone know where this can be found?
Trying to apply active thermal masking to RPV, p84, RBB I

u/amrogers3 — 1 month ago