π§ Home Network DNS Architecture¶
This DNS setup provides a secure, private, and high-performance DNS infrastructure for my home network. It uses a layered approach, combining AdGuard Home, Unbound, and DNSCrypt-Proxy to address privacy, trust, speed, and content filtering in a way that mirrors enterprise-grade design.
π‘οΈ AdGuard Home¶
Network-wide DNS Sinkhole
AdGuard Home is the first line of defense. It blocks ads, trackers, and known malicious domains before they ever reach a device.
Key features:
- Per-device filtering & profiles
- Query logs, dashboards, and analytics
- Custom blocklists and parental controls
- Built-in SafeSearch support
π Unbound¶
Validating, Recursive, Caching Resolver
Unbound handles full recursive resolution β no upstream forwarders, no reliance on third parties.
Benefits:
- Queries root β TLD β authoritative servers directly
- Validates DNSSEC signatures to ensure authenticity
- Local caching for high performance and reduced latency
- Full visibility and control over the resolution process
π DNSCrypt-Proxy¶
Encrypted DNS with Oblivious DoH
DNSCrypt-Proxy ensures every query leaving the network is encrypted, protecting against snooping, tampering, or ISP-level logging. With oDoH (Oblivious DoH), even the resolver cannot correlate the clientβs identity with the actual DNS query.
Capabilities:
- Support for encrypted DNS protocols (DoH, DoT, DNSCrypt)
- Anonymized relays for added privacy
- Resolver performance filtering + fallback strategies
- Custom resolver lists for redundancy and speed
π§° Related Tools & Resources¶
π Want to Build This?¶
Iβll be publishing a full walkthrough soon β including configs, Docker Compose examples, and deployment notes.
In the meantime, check out the reference repo above or reach out via my contact links.
β¨ Designed to keep DNS private, trusted, and fast β because your network deserves the same protections as an enterprise.