Configuring the DNS Forwarder
This recipe describes how to configure the DNS Forwarder in pfSense. The DNS Forwarder allows pfSense to act as a DNS server with a variety of features.
Getting ready
The DNS Forwarder allows pfSense to resolve DNS requests using hostnames obtained by the DHCP service, static DHCP mappings, or manually entered information. The DNS Forwarder can also forward all DNS requests for a particular domain to a server specified manually.
How to do it...
- Browse to Services | DNS Forwarder | Enable DNS Forwarder.
- If Register DHCP leases in DNS Forwarder is enabled, any devices in Status | DHCP Leases will be served if a match is found.
- If Register DHCP static mappings in DNS Forwarder is enabled, any devices mapped on any interface ...
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