Cool Networking Tips

Adblock your Network

If you have access to your routers control panel, keep reading: You can change its default DNS to something that blocks ads and malware usally found under Internet -> Credentials -> DNS, though this may vary. Here are the addresses of the DNS i recommend: Dnsforge.

  • IPv4: 176.9.93.198
  • Alternative IPv4: 176.9.1.117
  • IPv6: 2a01:4f8:151:34aa::198
  • Alternative IPv6: 2a01:4f8:141:316d::117
  • DNS over TLS (DoT): dnsforge.de

Reboot your router and there you go, now all the devices that are connected to your network can have a sanitary internet experience despite not having any adblockers installed. This is particulary useful for embedded devices like SmartTV and FireTV that don't really let you tinker with them.

More DNS providers

Mullvad DNS: A alternative to Dnsforge.

Quad9: Try Quad9 if you wish to block malware, but let ads through.

Want a DNS that lets you set your own rules? Try NextDNS - Cool guide - Attention: Their free plan is limited to 300000 queries per month

Want a DNS server that sits right next to your router without limits at all? Try Pi-hole

No Router Access?

No problem: You can use another DNS on your end devices too.

Windows 11

  1. Open Start menu, select “Settings.”
  2. Click on “Network & Internet.”
  3. Select “Wi-Fi” or “Ethernet,” then click “Hardware properties.”
  4. On “DNS server assignment.”, click "Edit
  5. Toggle switch from “Automatic” to “Manual.”
  6. Enable IPv4/IPv6, enter DNS addresses seen above and click “Save.”

Android

  • Settings
  • Connection & sharing
  • Private DNS
  • Private DNS provider hostname > dnsforge.de (adult.dnsforge.de to block adult stuff as well)

Works with all Wi-Fi connections and mobile data!

If you're on Android 8 or older i recommend [AdAway](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/

iOS

  • Tap on Wi-Fi.
  • Tap on “i” next to the connected Wi-Fi name or any other Wi-Fi.
  • Tap on Configure DNS.
  • Tap on Manual → Add Server.
  • Next, type the DNS server address 176.9.93.198 / 176.9.1.117
  • Finally, tap on Save.

This only works per-Wi-Fi unfortunately.

Use your Home Network from Anywhere

Wireguard

Asus Routers

Fritzbox Routers (GERMAN)

If your router supports Wireguard, and you have stuff like NAS at home, come grab a beverage and sit down. Wireguard is your own and personal VPN tunnel that connects your phone or laptop to your home network, no matter what public wifi/mobile data you're on. It's as if you are at home: You can use your NAS and anything else sitting on your home network worldwide without having to open ports and exposing them to the internet.

Caution: Only use QR code if you can and delete every single config file when everything is said and done. You do NOT want to get them on wrong hands.

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