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pfSense Deep Dive: Unbound Explained!



Consumer grade routers are like leaky boats. But you can beef up your setup using things like the pfSense open source router and firewall software.

In previous videos we’ve looks specifically at DNS settings, and programs like “Unbound” within pfSense. While these grant you granular control over your home network, they can also be confusing.

This video dives deeper into “Unbound”, the DNS resolver on pfSense, and explains what each of its many settings means so that you can get a better understanding of just what it’s capable of.

00:00 Intro
01:09 DNS/pfSense Recap
02:22 Unbound Settings Explained
11:00 DNS Forwarder Explained
11:38 Conclusion

pfSense is a great tool that gives your router a power-up, enabling greater control, enhancing security, and the ability to set up more privacy for your internet activities.

Special Thanks to John Todd for guiding us through the tutorial process!

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