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    Unable to get DNSBL to work using pfBlockerNG

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    • RonpfSR
      RonpfS
      last edited by

      @kiekar:

      Where can I find the permit rule option.

      Firewall / pfBlockerNG / DNSBL : Permit Firewall Rules

      2.4.5-RELEASE-p1 (amd64)
      Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz 8GB
      Backup 0.5_5, Bandwidthd 0.7.4_4, Cron 0.3.7_5, pfBlockerNG-devel 3.0.0_16, Status_Traffic_Totals 2.3.1_1, System_Patches 1.2_5

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      • K
        kiekar
        last edited by

        Is it the DNSBL Firewall Rule checkbox for the interfaces

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        • RonpfSR
          RonpfS
          last edited by

          @kiekar:

          Is it the DNSBL Firewall Rule checkbox for the interfaces

          Yes it is, then you select which interface you want to permit traffic to reach DNSBL Web server. This will create FW Floating rules.

          When you browse to the VIP you should see 1x1px GIF.
          Go to the Alerts Tab to find any blocked DNS access
          They are also listed in Firewall / pfBlockerNG / Log Browser / Log Files / dnsbl.log

          2.4.5-RELEASE-p1 (amd64)
          Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz 8GB
          Backup 0.5_5, Bandwidthd 0.7.4_4, Cron 0.3.7_5, pfBlockerNG-devel 3.0.0_16, Status_Traffic_Totals 2.3.1_1, System_Patches 1.2_5

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          • K
            kiekar
            last edited by

            Hello and thank you for your support. I made some screen shots of the logs but unfortunately I think it's still not working. For one thing I still see o packets on the widget.

            When you browse to the VIP you should see 1x1px GIF.

            I only see a blank screen on the edge and EI browser and a black screen on chrome when I enter in the browser 10.10.10.1.

            I'm not quite sure what to make from the logs below.
            .

            DNSBL-Alert.jpg
            DNSBL-Alert.jpg_thumb
            DNSB-Logs.jpg
            DNSB-Logs.jpg_thumb

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            • RonpfSR
              RonpfS
              last edited by

              The Alerts Tab will only show one blocked access for repeated blocks.
              DNSBL.log will log all accesses.

              You have to make sure that you lan devices use pfSense resolver for DNS resolution. Check the DNS configuration on the LAN devices.

              To test, go to Firewall / pfBlockerNG / Log Browser / DNSBL files and test with some domain names that are listed in there.

              2.4.5-RELEASE-p1 (amd64)
              Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz 8GB
              Backup 0.5_5, Bandwidthd 0.7.4_4, Cron 0.3.7_5, pfBlockerNG-devel 3.0.0_16, Status_Traffic_Totals 2.3.1_1, System_Patches 1.2_5

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              • K
                kiekar
                last edited by

                I selected from the adaway.txt file: www.smartadserver.com and entered it in the browser where by the site loaded.

                Could the issue stem from me using PIA (Private Internet Access). I'm using DHCP static mappings.

                Static-Mappings.jpg
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                DNS-Resolver.jpg
                DNS-Resolver.jpg_thumb

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                • RonpfSR
                  RonpfS
                  last edited by

                  So this Device does NOT use pfSense DNS Resolver for address resolution.
                  Leave the field empty as suggested

                  "Note: leave blank to use the system default DNS servers - this interface's IP if DNS Forwarder or Resolver is enabled, otherwise the servers configured on the General page. "

                  2.4.5-RELEASE-p1 (amd64)
                  Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz 8GB
                  Backup 0.5_5, Bandwidthd 0.7.4_4, Cron 0.3.7_5, pfBlockerNG-devel 3.0.0_16, Status_Traffic_Totals 2.3.1_1, System_Patches 1.2_5

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                  • K
                    kiekar
                    last edited by

                    Looks like it's working now I see more alerts now and the counter for the widget is increasing. The only anoyence is I have my antiviruis popping up. I do have one concern thow is may have a DNS leak now since I'm not using there DNS servers. I will need to do some tests

                    Can I have easylist and DNSBL working together?

                    DNSBL-Alert2.jpg
                    DNSBL-Alert2.jpg_thumb
                    Antivirus.jpg
                    Antivirus.jpg_thumb

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                    • RonpfSR
                      RonpfS
                      last edited by

                      @kiekar:

                      Can I have easylist and DNSBL working together?

                      Yes you can.

                      2.4.5-RELEASE-p1 (amd64)
                      Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz 8GB
                      Backup 0.5_5, Bandwidthd 0.7.4_4, Cron 0.3.7_5, pfBlockerNG-devel 3.0.0_16, Status_Traffic_Totals 2.3.1_1, System_Patches 1.2_5

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                      • K
                        kiekar
                        last edited by

                        Ok will try easylist. Once again thanks for your support, much appreciated.

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                        • RonpfSR
                          RonpfS
                          last edited by

                          @kiekar:

                          I do have one concern thow is may have a DNS leak now since I'm not using there DNS servers. I will need to do some tests

                          If you tests show DNS leaks, try configuring DNS resolver in Forwarding mode.

                          2.4.5-RELEASE-p1 (amd64)
                          Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz 8GB
                          Backup 0.5_5, Bandwidthd 0.7.4_4, Cron 0.3.7_5, pfBlockerNG-devel 3.0.0_16, Status_Traffic_Totals 2.3.1_1, System_Patches 1.2_5

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                          • K
                            kiekar
                            last edited by

                            Well I'm Back,

                            Unfortunately I'm unable to get both DNSBL and PIA working togeather. As soon as I remove the DNS Server IP address from the DHCP Static mapping page, I get a DNS Leak when testing but the DNSBL is working perfectly. I tried enabling forwarding mode on DNS Resolver and  adding the PIA DNS Server IP addresses to the DNS server settings at System / General Setup page but again still had the DNS leak when testing. Any other ideas would be much appreciated.

                            Regards

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                            • RonpfSR
                              RonpfS
                              last edited by

                              You should probably open a Topic in the DHCP and DNS forum now as DNS leaks don't come from DNSBL.

                              2.4.5-RELEASE-p1 (amd64)
                              Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz 8GB
                              Backup 0.5_5, Bandwidthd 0.7.4_4, Cron 0.3.7_5, pfBlockerNG-devel 3.0.0_16, Status_Traffic_Totals 2.3.1_1, System_Patches 1.2_5

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                              • M
                                micropone
                                last edited by

                                dont worry i'm in the same boat… after i updated to 2.3.3 all my list stopped working..i cant figure it out... none of my config changed... now i see porn and stupid ads...

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