pfBlockerNG DNSBL Feeds not Populating on 1st Install

satisifed.stew

I just recently installed

I cannot download the DNSBL feeds, even with a forced pfblockerNG version 2.1.4_22. From the instructions I was following online, I wasn't propted for the "setup wizard", but found most of the configurations through the settings interface. However, it doesn't appear to be populating the DNSBL Feeds are completely blank, and I've even tried reinstalling the plugin, as well as forcing an update and reload of the DNSBL lists but no luck. Any guidance would be very useful!

Walkthroughs used: https://protectli.com/kb/how-to-setup-pfblockerng/
https://linuxincluded.com/block-ads-malvertising-on-pfsense-using-pfblockerng-dnsbl/


===[  DNSBL Process  ]================================================

Clearing all DNSBL Feeds...  completed
Validating database... completed
Reloading Unbound.... completed
DNSBL update [ 0 | PASSED  ]... completed
------------------------------------------

===[  Continent Process  ]============================================


===[  Aliastables / Rules  ]==========================================

No changes to Firewall rules, skipping Filter Reload
No Changes to Aliases, Skipping pfctl Update

 UPDATE PROCESS ENDED```

jdeloach

@satisifed-stew
Remove pfBlockerNG 2.1.4.22 and give pfBlockerNG-devel 2.2.5_34 a try. This the latest and greatest version that contains all the latest fixes. Don't let the -devel fool you. This version is very stable and has been in use for the last year or two. It is also the recommended version by the developer @BBcan177.

satisifed.stew

Thanks @jdeloach! Much appreciated - thanks for pointing that out!

Gertjan

2.1.4_22 ?

I would say everybody was using the latest version - pfBlockerNG-devel 2.2.5_34 - not the ancient one.
2.2.5_34 is rock solid according the author. There is no active development for 2.1.4_22 any more.

So .... upgrade ?

edit : oops - didn't saw the two messages after the initial one.
2.2.5_34 works for you ?