Setting up Pi-hole on Asus GT-AX11000: Unable to Hit Anything on the Internet

Setting up Pi-hole on Asus GT-AX11000: Unable to Hit Anything on the Internet

If you've tried following the instructions from the Asus support page (https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1046062/) to set up Pi-hole on your Asus GT-AX11000 router, but are unable to hit anything on the internet, this article is for you. We will provide a detailed guide on how to properly set up Pi-hole on your Asus router, covering key concepts and troubleshooting tips.

Prerequisites

• Asus GT-AX11000 router
• Pi-hole software installed on a Raspberry Pi or other device
• Basic understanding of networking concepts

Assigned Pi-hole IP Address

The first step is to ensure that the Pi-hole IP address has been assigned correctly. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Asus router
2. Navigate to WAN > WAN DNS Setting
3. Select Use User Defined
4. Enter the Pi-hole IP address in the DNS Server field
5. Click Apply

WAN > WAN DNS Setting
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Connection Type: Automatic IP
Use DNS Server Assignment by ISP: No
Use User Defined DNS Server: Yes
DNS Server: [Pi-hole IP address]

Checking Network Connectivity

Once you have assigned the Pi-hole IP address, it's important to check that your network can reach it. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Connect a device to your network
2. Open a command prompt or terminal
3. Ping the Pi-hole IP address

C:\Users\user> ping [Pi-hole IP address]

Pinging [Pi-hole IP address] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from [Pi-hole IP address]: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from [Pi-hole IP address]: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from [Pi-hole IP address]: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from [Pi-hole IP address]: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

Ping statistics for [Pi-hole IP address]:
    Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
    Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms

If you are unable to reach the Pi-hole IP address, there may be a network connectivity issue that needs to be addressed before continuing.

Checking DNS Resolution

Once you have confirmed that your network can reach the Pi-hole IP address, the next step is to check that DNS resolution is working correctly. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Connect a device to your network
2. Open a web browser
3. Visit a website that displays the IP address of the site, such as https://www.whatismyip.com/
4. Check that the IP address displayed matches the expected IP address for the site

Troubleshooting

If you are still unable to hit anything on the internet after following the steps above, there are a few troubleshooting tips you can try:

• Restart your Asus router and Pi-hole device
• Check that the Pi-hole device is connected to the same network as your Asus router
• Check that the Pi-hole software is running and configured correctly
• Check that there are no firewalls or security software blocking DNS traffic

Setting up Pi-hole on your Asus GT-AX11000 router can be a great way to improve your network's security and performance. By following the steps in this article, you should be able to properly set up Pi-hole and troubleshoot any issues that may arise. Happy networking!

References

• Asus Support: https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1046062/
• Pi-hole Documentation: https://docs.pi-hole.net/