(windows 10 pro)
I have spectrum internet and use their router because I don’t feel like dealing with replacing routers. Meaning the router config isn’t that in depth compared to having your 3rd party router. I use windscribe VPN, how do I get pihole to block all ads and allow me to windscribe on my devices?
Thanks
How far through the setup did you get? Why do you think it’s not working?
From reading other comments it seems windscribe may be over ruling it or something
Ah, that could very well be the case.
Yes, windscribe vpn sends your DNS traffic to its own servers to prevent your ISP from spying on your traffic. They claim to be able to block ads so why are you also trying to run a pi-hole box?
Some stuff can’t run windscribe like game consoles. I just wanna cover every base of blocking ads
As others have said, if your computer is running the VPN it’s going to bypass the DNS service that your router is trying to use BUT if the pi is set up properly and your router is aimed at it for DNS it should still work to block ads for things like your Xbox or Smart TV or whatever.
What sharpiemaker said is your workaround ticket. Configure each device in their network settings to resolve DNS to your local pihole address will scoot all queries to the pihole before windscribe even has the option to make its own decisions.