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DNS Proxy Setup

DNS Proxy configuration

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Activate the DNS proxy and enter the login credentials, which are as follows: » Login: enter admin and press Enter. » Password: enter dnsproxy and press Enter to confirm. NOTE: The password is not displayed because Linux hides it.

A list of tasks to be performed to configure and test the virtual machine will be displayed. Proceed as follows: » If you want to change the system name, type 1 and press Enter to confirm. Type "y" and type the name you want to use. » Type 2 to change the network settings: » Network Name: you can press Enter to use the default interface name (CloudBox) or choose a new one and press Enter. » IP Address: enter the free private IP you want to assign to the DNS proxy Ethernet interface. » Subnet: you can press Enter to use the default subnet mask (255.255.255.0) or choose a new one and press Enter. » Network: enter the IP of the network, then press Enter. NOTE: If you have, for example, the network 192.168.1.0/255.255.255.255.0, the network will be 192.168.1.0. » Gateway: Type in the network gateway and press Enter. » MTU: You can leave the default MTU value (1500) or choose a different one. Then press Enter.

»Type T to perform some ping tests. Enter a domain, such as www.google.com, and press Enter. If it works, you can continue, otherwise check the network settings (step 2). » Enter 3 and press Enter to configure it:

» Enter user name: type the e-mail/filter user name. Press Enter to confirm. IMPORTANT: If you cannot type the @ symbol, you can use ALT + 64 (the left ALT on your keyboard).

» Enter the password: type in the filter password and press Enter. If everything is correct, you should see the word GOOD next to Status. If yes, you can continue to the next step; if not, try to verify the credentials and try again. » Enter Y to confirm and then restart the system using the R character.

» The DNS Proxy has been configured correctly and is now ready for operation.

To understand how to use the advanced tools, see the following guide:

After restarting the DNS proxy will automatically update to the latest version available, if it does not update go to the admin menu and restart the service by typing B and confirm. The operation may take a few minutes, if the problem persists contact technical support.





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