From 4ed5768a32cb0d74bf238e6353f310a9c0b94aa1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bill Zimmerman Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 13:38:46 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Ad blocking (Beta) (markdown) --- Ad-blocking-(Beta).md | 12 +++++++----- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/Ad-blocking-(Beta).md b/Ad-blocking-(Beta).md index f6b2f18..1c8b922 100644 --- a/Ad-blocking-(Beta).md +++ b/Ad-blocking-(Beta).md @@ -13,15 +13,20 @@ Answer 'Y' by pressing [Enter] to the **Configure ad blocking (Beta)** prompt. T ![Ad block install option](https://i.imgur.com/vzbQKnC.gif) +Manual installation steps will be forthcoming. + +## Blocklist source +For the public beta release, blocklists are sourced from the [notracking project](https://github.com/notracking/hosts-blocklists) on GitHub. These lists are gathered from multiple, actively maintained sources and automatically updated, cleaned, optimized and moderated on a daily basis. A complete list of sources is available [here](https://github.com/notracking/hosts-blocklists/blob/master/SOURCES.md). + ## Updating lists The notracking project maintains two blocklists; hostnames and domains. These are updated daily, so it's a good practice to refresh them periodically. You can do this from the **Ad Blocking** management page in RaspAP. Simply select the list from the dropdown and choose 'Update now'. ![Manage blocklists](https://i.imgur.com/8DP1Vnw.gif) -To apply the latest blocklists, be sure to **Restart Ad Blocking**. +**Note:** to apply the latest blocklists, be sure to **Restart Ad Blocking**. ## Enabling logging -By default, DNS logging is disabled. Enable it on the **DHCP Server > Logging** tab by selecting the **Log DNS queries** toggle. **Save settings** and **Restart Ad Blocking**. The **Logging** tab on **Ad Blocking** will display the blacklisted DNS queries with host addresses of `0.0.0.0`. A sample of blocked ad/tracker requests is below. +By default, DNS logging is disabled. Enable it on the **DHCP Server > Logging** tab by selecting the **Log DNS queries** toggle. **Save settings** and **Restart Ad Blocking**. The **Logging** tab on the **Ad Blocking** page will display blacklisted DNS queries with host addresses of `0.0.0.0`. A sample of blocked ad/tracker requests is below. ``` dnsmasq[9633]: config static.ads-twitter.com is 0.0.0.0 @@ -40,9 +45,6 @@ dnsmasq[9633]: config cdn.taboola.com is 0.0.0.0 dnsmasq[9633]: config sdk.iad-01.braze.com is 0.0.0.0 ``` -## Blocklist source -For the public beta release, blocklists are sourced from the [notracking project](https://github.com/notracking/hosts-blocklists) on GitHub. These lists are gathered from multiple, actively maintained sources and automatically updated, cleaned, optimized and moderated on a daily basis. A complete list of sources is available [here](https://github.com/notracking/hosts-blocklists/blob/master/SOURCES.md). - ## About blocklist policies The notracking blocklists chosen for RaspAP adhere to these policies: