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Diagram of a router reserving one stable local IP address for a home DNS server.

Setup Guides2026/10/19

Give Your Home DNS Server a Stable IP With a DHCP Reservation

Reserve a stable local IP for your home DNS server, compare DHCP reservations with static addresses, check for conflicts, and verify the address after a restart.

DNS troubleshooting flow from client connection through resolver selection to filtering results.

Troubleshooting2026/10/19

DNS Ad Blocker Not Blocking Ads? Follow the Request Path

Find why ads still appear by checking one device, its active DNS resolver, dashboard counters, cached answers, and the limits of domain-based filtering.

Comparison diagram of DNS filtering across devices and browser filtering inside a web page.

DNS Basics2026/10/19

DNS Ad Blocker vs Browser Extension: Do You Need Both?

Compare DNS ad blocking with browser extensions across websites, apps, and TVs, then test both layers without confusing blocked requests with ads removed.

Comparison diagram of a domain blocklist file and a separate firmware program update.

Updates & Maintenance2026/10/19

DNS Blocklist Updates vs Firmware Updates: What Changes?

Learn which DNSAdBlocker update changes domain rules, which changes device software, and how to choose the correct dashboard control before uploading.

Diagram of several clients whose DNS requests are forwarded through one router to a filtering device.

Everyday Use2026/10/19

Why Does Your DNS Dashboard Show Only the Router?

Learn why DNS forwarding can combine your devices into one router entry, check that filtering works, and review supported options for seeing separate clients.

Diagram of cached DNS answers being cleared before repeating a controlled lookup.

Updates & Maintenance2026/10/19

How to Flush DNS Cache After Changing Your Filtering Rules

Clear Windows DNS cache or restart a Mac, then repeat a controlled lookup to separate cached answers from resolver settings and filtering problems.