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[Solved] Setting Up UPC ConnectBox DNS Server for Pi-Hole Across All Devices

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  • #1 18932480
    kacper0541
    Level 8  
    Hi,

    Does any of you know how I can set up a DNS server for Pi-Hole so that every device that connects to the router uses the Pi-Hole? thank you in advance :D

    Setting Up UPC ConnectBox DNS Server for Pi-Hole Across All Devices

    There is a bird that signifies the use of Pi-Hole, but the whole thing is highlighted in red instead of green ...
    If I cannot do it via the UPC Connectbox panel, what can I do?
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  • #2 18932541
    trivial1
    Level 20  
    And in the DHCP server you rigidly set DNSs on PiHole?
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  • #3 18933068
    kacper0541
    Level 8  
    trivial1 wrote:
    And in the DHCP server you rigidly set DNSs on PiHole?


    I do not see such an option at home.
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  • #4 18933251
    KOCUREK1970
    Network and Internet specialist  
    kacper0541 wrote:
    I do not see such an option at home.

    UPC in their modemorouter does not offer the possibility of changing DNS servers - they are hard-coded in the modemorouter's software.
    kacper0541 wrote:
    If I cannot do it via the UPC Connectbox panel, what can I do?

    Disable IPv6 on the operator's equipment, switch it to bridge mode and connect your own router.
    On your own router, you can set up any DNS server you want.
  • #5 18933276
    kacper0541
    Level 8  
    KOCUREK1970 wrote:
    Disable IPv6 on the operator's equipment, switch it to bridge mode and connect your own router.
    On your own router, you can set up any DNS server you want.


    This option is out of the question because I only have a router that supports the 2.4GHz band, and I would like to use 5GHz. Could I ask you to contact me to view the Pi-Hole panel using TeamViewer? There are some DHCP and DNS options out there, I'd like you to take a look at them.
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    #6 18933390
    KOCUREK1970
    Network and Internet specialist  
    @ kacper0541
    For starters, disable IPv6 on Compal at all, if you have it active, it's more of a problem than a benefit.
    You will do it through My UPC, internet section and something like: no possibility to play games, VPN settings - something like that.
    https://www.upc.pl/mojeupc/asystent-pomocy
    After verifying your services, the system will display the following message:
    "The order has been accepted for execution, the change to the old version of the IPv4 protocol will take place within an hour. After this time, it is necessary to reset the device with a thin tool (eg with a toothpick or paper clip) of the button located in a small hole on the back of the modem, described as RESET.
    After this, your modem will work in IPv4 addressing. "
    In UPC with IPv6 you ALWAYS have a public IP. If you get a public IP from the IPv6 pool, you have a private address from the IPv4 pool. After you give up IPv6, you get public IPv4 again.
  • #7 18935948
    kacper0541
    Level 8  
    KOCUREK1970 wrote:
    @ kacper0541
    For starters, disable IPv6 on Compal at all, if you have it active, it's more of a problem than a benefit.
    You will do it through My UPC, internet section and something like: no possibility to play games, VPN settings - something like that.
    https://www.upc.pl/mojeupc/asystent-pomocy
    After verifying your services, the system will display the following message:
    "The order has been accepted for execution, the change to the old version of the IPv4 protocol will take place within an hour. After this time, it is necessary to reset the device with a thin tool (eg with a toothpick or paper clip) of the button located in a small hole on the back of the modem, described as RESET.
    After this, your modem will work in IPv4 addressing. "
    In UPC with IPv6 you ALWAYS have a public IP. If you get a public IP from the IPv6 pool, you have a private address from the IPv4 pool. After you give up IPv6, you get public IPv4 again.


    What difference does it make with Pi-hole?
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  • #8 18943652
    kacper0541
    Level 8  
    I turned off IPv6 in the UPC panel, restarted the router and finally it worked for me to connect specific devices in the Pi-Hole panel. Thank you for all your help!
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around setting up a DNS server for Pi-Hole on a UPC ConnectBox router. The main issue is that the UPC ConnectBox does not allow users to change the hard-coded DNS settings in its DHCP server. A suggested solution is to disable IPv6 on the UPC device and switch it to bridge mode, allowing the user to connect their own router where they can configure any DNS server, including Pi-Hole. The user expressed concerns about using only a 2.4GHz router and sought assistance with the Pi-Hole panel. After disabling IPv6 and restarting the router, the user successfully connected specific devices to the Pi-Hole.
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