When use UDP/TCP Error -1

Hello.

I try to use one of Mullvads public DNS

When I use UDP or TCP I got Reverse lookup failed and if I hold the pointer over Error is say -1

When I use TLS I just got Reverse lookup failed and status OK.

Is the Reverse lookup failed a problem or could I use it?

Hi,

no, that is not a problem at all - it simply means that the IP address of the DNS over TLS resolver you are using has no PTR set in DNS. For mail servers in particular, it is crucial to have these set properly, but other internet services rarely depend on a proper PTR configuration (and a matching A/AAAA DNS record).

“Status: OK” is the crucial information for being able to properly use a DNS resolver. :slight_smile:

Thanks, and best regards,
Peter Müller

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Thank you @pmueller
Now I can use a good DNS that block some crap.

Just out of curiosity. Why do you want to filter DNS requests outside your IPFire system? The Mullvad DNS services seem to be just DNS resolvers, as unbound inside IPFire, with DNS filtering using RPZ mechanism ( @jon 's addon in progress does the same inside IPFire).

Does RPZ mechanism do the same thing as PI Hole?
Then I want to use it but left until there is a GUI.

I think Mullvad is better than Google thats why I use it.
Mullvad have DNS Resolver without blocking but I find it quite convenient.

Yes, RPZ is something like the PIHole SW.
While you have to configure your devices to use PIHole device for DNS requests, in case of RPZ in unbound you only have to force all DNS requests to IPFire ( the standard DNS resolver usually announced by DHCP ).