DNS-Forwarder (EN)
ServiceService for forwarding DNS requests to external servers
Definition
The DNS-Forwarder in pfSense is a service that forwards DNS requests from clients in the internal network to external DNS servers. It enables centralized management of name resolution in the network and can be configured with various DNS servers such as 1.1.1.1 or 9.9.9.9. By activating the DNS-Forwarder, you can centrally control and optimize DNS resolution for your entire network.
Architecture
flowchart TD A[Client] --> B[pfSense DNS-Forwarder] B --> C[External DNS Server 1] B --> D[External DNS Server 2] B --> E[External DNS Server 3]
In Context
- Typically used together with firewall rules
- Related to: DNS-Resolver, pfSense, Network Administration
- Example use case: Centralized DNS resolution for a corporate network