Hardware and Software Conflicts
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Understanding potential conflicts with DNSFilter
Explore common application conflicts with DNSFilter to ensure optimal network security and performance.DNSFilter is designed to enhance network security by filtering harmful and unwanted content at... -
Preventing content filtering circumvention
This article outlines how to prevent end-users from circumventing DNSFilter on network devices. Users could circumvent filtering policies by changing DNS settings if prevention is not in place.Netw... -
Known Internet providers that transparent proxy DNS traffic
If an internet service provider (ISP) uses transparent DNS proxying, DNSFilter may not function correctly. Transparent proxying intercepts DNS requests and redirects them to the ISP’s DNS servers i... -
Block browser proxy and VPN features to prevent filtering circumvention
Block browser VPN and proxy features that can bypass DNS-based content filtering, including Opera, Google Chrome Data Saver, and the Puffin browser.Opera desktop includes built-in VPN and proxy fea... -
Configure Twingate to allow DNS traffic to DNSFilter Sites
Use this article to allow DNSFilter DNS resolver access in Twingate when Network Sites are deployed without Roaming Clients. This configuration ensures DNS traffic can reach DNSFilter so filtering ... -
Antivirus and security software settings for DNSFilter compatibility
Adjust settings in Avast Antivirus, Webroot, Panda security products, and ThreatLocker to prevent conflicts with DNSFilter.Disable Real Site in Avast AntivirusThe Real Site feature in Avast Antivir... -
Websites won't load due to NXDOMAIN responses
To maintain reliable DNS filtering and network visibility, DNSFilter blocks DNS destinations that bypass policy enforcement. These domains return an NXDOMAIN response when queried.This behavior mos... -
Internal resources unreachable after deploying DNSFilter
Internal resources such as shared drives, intranet sites, and domain controllers can become unreachable after deploying DNSFilter. The fix depends on the deployment type.Why can't I access internal... -
Websites are slow or fail to load
Network admins use this article to troubleshoot reports of slow website resolution times, inability to reach certain websites, or websites do not fully load. Update IPv6 settingsThe DNSFilter Roami...